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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-kaneko-to-retire-at-end-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-27T21:24:38+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/hard-work-pays-gutsy-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-27T21:47:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tatsunori Hara]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/27/soccer/world-cup/aguirre-demands-commitment/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-27T21:53:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Time is of the essence: National team manager Javier Aguirre is trying to build a team that can defend its Asian Cup title in January having started work last month.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/27/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-grabs-sole-lead-pivotal-win-ichinojo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-27T21:54:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rising to the challenge: Yokozuna Hakuho defeats Ichinojo on Saturday at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/27/baseball/taiwan-capitalizes-on-japans-errors-in-baseball-clash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-27T21:59:09+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/27/more-sports/football/hosei-quarterback-kondo-tosses-two-touchdown-passes-victory-keio/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-27T21:59:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Feeling the pressure: Keio University quarterback Tsubasa Takagi hits wide receiver Yasuyuki Kato with a 72-yard touchdown pass while Hosei defensive end Chikaki Kaneshiro rushes from his blind side during the second quarter of Saturday's Kanto Collegiate League game. Hosei won 28-23.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/24/more-sports/swimming/hagino-captures-fourth-gold-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-27T22:06:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Main man: Kosuke Hagino competes in the final of the 400-meter individual medley at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Wednesday. Hagino won the event for his fourth gold medal of the games.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/27/more-sports/swimming/tomita-kicked-stealing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-27T22:30:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hot water: Swimmer Naoya Tomita has been expelled from the Asian Games after admitting to stealing a photojournalist's camera.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/22/more-sports/judo/japan-claims-two-golds-in-judo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-27T22:37:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[That winning feeling: Takeshi Ojitani receives his gold medal after winning the men's over 100-kg judo competition at the Asian Games on Monday in Incheon, South Korea.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/21/more-sports/om-grabs-asian-games-gold-record-lift/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-27T22:38:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p11-asian-games-a-20140922.jpg</image:loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[New standard: North Korea's Om Yun Chol after setting a world record in the men's 56-kg clean and jerk competition at the Asian Games on Saturday. Om raised 170 kg to establish the mark.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/nakata-bashes-winning-homer-10th/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-27T23:26:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mission accomplished: The Fighters' Sho Nakata hits a 10th-inning home run against the Buffaloes on Saturday at Sapporo Dome. Hokkaido Nippon Ham defeated Orix 3-2.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/27/more-sports/tosaka-watari-collect-wrestling-golds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-27T23:26:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[The winning strategy: Eri Tosaka pins down China's Sun Yanan during the women's freestyle 48-kg gold medal match at the Asian Games on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/27/soccer/j-league/cacau-strike-guides-cerezo-past-reds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-27T23:27:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140928.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In pursuit: Cerezo Osaka's Yuta Someya (left) and Urawa Reds' Shinzo Koroki vie for the ball during Saturday's J. League match in Oaska. Cerezo won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/28/baseball/mlb/uehara-tazawa-set-to-miss-mlb-trip/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-28T19:27:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/28/more-sports/golf/europe-takes-control-ryder-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-28T19:37:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-golf-a-20140929.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Going in: Team Europe's Victor Dubuisson reacts after putting on the 12th hole on the second day of the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, Scotland, on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/28/more-sports/murray-claims-first-title-since-wimbledon-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-28T21:04:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Great Scot: Andy Murray hits a shot during his 5-7, 7-6 (9-7), 6-1 win over Tommy Robredo in the final of the Shenzhen Open on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/28/more-sports/football/phoenix-break-open-tie-beat-big-bears/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-28T21:09:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-hiroshi-a-20140929.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20140929.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Team effort: Waseda freshman quarterback Haruki Sakanashi hands off the ball to sophomore running back Kazuhiro Sugai in the second quarter against Nihon University on Sunday in the Kanto Collegiate League. Nihon won 14-7.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/28/baseball/japan-falls-in-baseball-semifinal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-28T21:26:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/kajitani-lifts-baystars-sayonara-win-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-28T22:35:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jball-a-20140929-e1411907668882.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140929.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All she wrote: Takayuki Kajitani hits the game-winning run in the 11th inning of the BayStars' 4-3 victory over the Giants on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/28/more-sports/yoshida-wins-fourth-straight-asian-games-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-28T22:41:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-wrestling-a-20140929.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-wrestling-a-20140929.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Living legend: Saori Yoshida takes down Mongolia's Byambatseren Sundev during the women's 55-kg wrestling final at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/28/more-sports/nishikori-triumphs-malaysia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-28T22:41:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-tennis-a-20140929.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tennis-a-20140929.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On a roll: Kei Nishikori hits a shot during his 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 win over France's Julien Benneteau in the final of the Malaysian Open on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/28/soccer/south-korea-ends-japans-asian-games-title-defense-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-28T22:42:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jsoccer-a-20140929-e1411906878187.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20140929.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[High octane: Striker Musashi Suzuki (left) braces for impact during Japan's 1-0 quarterfinal defeat to South Korea at the Asian Games on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/29/baseball/mlb/iwakuma-will-return-to-mariners/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-29T22:56:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/29/soccer/japan-falls-in-soccer-quarterfinal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-29T23:25:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/29/more-sports/japan-misses-wrestling-gold-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-29T23:26:17+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-wrestling-a-20140930.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-wrestling-a-20140930.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Close quarters: Nobuyoshi Arakida (right) locks horns with Syria's Raja Al Krad in their men's freestyle 125-kg bronze-medal match at the Asian Games on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/29/more-sports/swimming/police-send-papers-expelled-swimmer-tomita/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-29T23:26:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-swim-a-20140930.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-swim-a-20140930.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Crime and punishment: Swimmer Naoya Tomita, seen in this 2010 file photo, has been ordered to remain in the athletes' village at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, after being accused of stealing a camera belonging to a media organization.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/saito-pitches-fighters-playoffs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-29T23:27:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20140930.jpg]]></image:title>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-to-cut-iwamura-sources/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-30T20:35:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/30/more-sports/prosecutors-fine-tomita-theft/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-30T21:09:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p15-tomita-a-20141001.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-tomita-a-20141001.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In hot water: Naoya Tomita was kicked out of the Asian Games after stealing a camera, owned by a South Korean media organization, last week.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/30/more-sports/nishioka-earns-japans-first-mens-singles-tennis-gold-asian-games-40-years/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-30T23:22:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-asian-games-tennis-a-20141001.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-asian-games-tennis-a-20141001.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Clinical: Yoshihito Nishioka hits a return against Taiwan's Lu Yen-hsun on Tuesday at the Asian Games. Nishioka took the gold with a 6-2, 6-2 triumph.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/30/more-sports/wrestler-hasegawa-earns-repeat-gold-59-kg-greco-roman-division/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-30T23:22:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-wrestling-a-20141001-e1412086310717.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-wrestling-a-20141001.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Good grip: Kohei Hasegawa (left) takes control against North Korean foe Yun Won Chol during the 59-kg Greco-Roman wrestling final on Tuesday at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea. Hasegawa repeated as champion.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/itoi-shimada-power-buffaloes-past-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-09-30T23:27:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/w3-jball-a-20141001-e1412086259238.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141001.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Good enough: Buffaloes starter Chihiro Kaneko held the Eagles to three runs over seven innings on Tuesday. Orix defeated Tohoku Rakuten 7-3, and Kaneko picked up his 16th victory of the season.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/30/more-sports/wild-card-ito-stuns-top-seeded-wawrinka-japan-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-01T07:56:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p16-jack-a-20141001.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p16-jack-a-20141001.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nothing to it: Tatsuma Ito pumps his fist after beating top-seed Stan Wawrinka 7-5, 6-2 in the first round of the Rakuten Japan Open on Tuesday at Ariake Tennis Forest Park.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/01/soccer/j-league/leading-group-sheds-makeweights-season-gets-nitty-gritty/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-01T21:21:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p13-notebook-a-20141002.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-notebook-a-20141002.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Follow the leader: Yoshito Okubo (center) and Kawasaki Frontale are currently third in the J. League table, five points behind leaders Urawa Reds with eight games left to play.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/01/soccer/world-cup/aguirre-calls-kagawa-havenaar/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-01T21:27:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jsoccer-a-20141002.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20141002.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Getting to know you: National team manager Javier Aguirre answers a question at a news conference on Wednesday to name his squad for Japan's upcoming friendlies against Jamaica and Brazil.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/01/more-sports/japan-misses-greco-roman-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-01T22:12:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-wrestling-a-20141002.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-wrestling-a-20141002.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tangled up: Shinya Matsumoto (right) competes against South Korea's Kim Gwan-uk in the men's freestyle 86-kg wrestling competition at the Asian Games on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/01/more-sports/swimming/shamed-swimmer-tomita-departs-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-01T22:48:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/02/soccer/world-cup/north-korea-beats-japan-womens-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-02T10:22:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-nadeshiko-a-20141002.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nadeshiko-a-20141002.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Head on: Japan's Yuika Sugasawa heads the ball as North Korean goalkeeper Hong Myong-hui tries to defend during the women's soccer final at the Asian Games on Wednesday. North Korea won 3-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/01/more-sports/nishikori-blazes-past-dodig/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-02T14:33:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p13-tennis-a-20141002.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-tennis-a-20141002.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fan favorite: Kei Nishikori prepares to hit a shot during his first-round win over Ivan Dodig at the Japan Open on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/02/more-sports/swimming/japan-swimming-federation-plans-meeting-to-determine-punishment-for-tomita/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-02T23:04:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/02/more-sports/nishikori-beats-young-reach-japan-open-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-02T23:06:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9-tennis-a-20141003.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p9-tennis-a-20141003.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Attack mode: Kei Nishikori plays a shot during his second-round win over Donald Young at the Japan Open on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/02/more-sports/ueno-guides-japan-fourth-consecutive-asian-games-softball-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-02T23:09:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-softball-a-20141003-e1412258434857.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-softball-a-20141003.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Joy on the field: Japan pitcher Yukiko Ueno (17) and her teammates celebrate their 6-0 victory over Taiwan in the softball gold-medal game at the Asian Games on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/02/more-sports/shimizu-shinohara-collect-karate-golds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-02T23:09:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-karate-a-20141003.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-karate-a-20141003.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[En route to gold: Kiyo Shimizu performs against Vietnam's Nguyen Hoang Ngan in the karate kata women's individual finals on Thursday at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/02/baseball/mlb/tanaka-vows-to-learn-from-first-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-02T23:11:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-edge-buffaloes-10th-clinch-pl-title-final-game-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-03T12:02:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jball-a-20141003-e1412260385866.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141003.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Team euphoria: The Fukuoka Softbank Hawks toss manager Koji Akiyama into the air after beating the Orix Buffaloes 2-1 in a 10-inning game on Thursday to capture the Pacific League regular-season title at Yafuoku Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/02/sumo/hakuho-equals-chiyonofuji-time-greatest-list-leaves-limelight-ichinojo-enjoy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-03T13:14:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/pics-4.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Ichinojo]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mongolian Ichinojo gets the upper hand on Tochinowaka during the Aki Basho.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/28/sumo/basho-reports/dominating-hakuho-wins-31st-career-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-03T13:15:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p12-sumo-a-20140929.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-sumo-a-20140929.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Last word: Hakuho (left) pushes Kakuryu out of the ring on the final day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-appoint-tanabe-for-next-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-03T19:35:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/03/soccer/pardew-living-borrowed-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-03T21:35:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p13-premier-a-20141004.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-premier-a-20141004.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still around: Despite calls from fans to fire manager Alan Pardew, he remains with struggling Newcastle.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/03/more-sports/track-field/japanese-pair-miss-mahboob/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-03T21:35:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p13-asiad-a-20141004.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-asiad-a-20141004.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Photo finish: Bahrain's Ali Hasan Mahboob (right) crosses the line to win the men's marathon at the Asian Games on Friday ahead of Kohei Matsumura (left) and Yuki Kawauchi.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-tsutsugo-slugs-three-run-homer-comeback-victory-giants/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-03T23:08:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jason-a-20141004-e1412345043547.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20141004.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The decisive blow: Yoshitomo Tsutsugo hits a go-ahead, three-run homer in the sixth inning against the Giants on Friday at Tokyo Dome. Yokohama defeated Yomiuri 6-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/03/more-sports/volleyball/iran-cruises-past-japan-mens-volleyball-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-03T23:56:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-volley-a-20141004.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-volley-a-20141004.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Negotiating the angles: Yu Koshikawa spikes against Iran's Adel Gholami during the Asian Games men's volleyball final match on Friday in Incheon, South Korea. Iran defeated Japan 3-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/nomi-helps-tigers-close-gap-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-04T13:47:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jball-a-20141002-e1412171219917.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141002.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mind the gap: Hanshin's Atsushi Nomi delivers a pitch during the Tigers' 4-2 win over the Carp on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/04/more-sports/swimming/hagino-honored-top-athlete/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-04T21:35:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/04/more-sports/nishikori-advances-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-04T21:49:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p28-jack-b-20141005.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p28-jack-b-20141005.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Title chase: Kei Nishikori is one win away from his fourth tournament title in 2014.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/04/baseball/issues-weight-followed-dokaben-kagawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-04T21:52:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p25-wayne-a-20141005.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-wayne-a-20141005.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fond remembrance: Former Nankai Hawks player Nobuyuki "Dokaben" Kagawa poses for a photo during the 1983 season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/03/more-sports/nishikori-books-spot-rakuten-japan-open-semis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-04T21:58:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p14-tennis-a-20141004.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-tennis-a-20141004.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Reach out: Kei Nishikori hits a shot during his quarterfinal win over Jeremy Chardy at the Japan Open on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/04/more-sports/japan-places-third-overall-asian-games-medal-count/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-04T22:10:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-asian-games-a-20141005.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-asian-games-a-20141005.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Major star: Swimmer Kosuke Hagino earned seven medals, including four gold, during the Asian Games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-closer-mickolio-deactivated/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-04T22:22:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/04/more-sports/nara-date-krumm-wont-play-in-japan-womens-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-04T22:22:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-rout-punchless-eagles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-05T00:03:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jball-a-20141005-e1412434865389.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141005.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Control issues: Buffaloes starter Takahiro Matsuba allowed eight walks in six scoreless innings on Saturday against the Eagles. Orix defeated Tohoku Rakuten 6-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/04/basketball/fukushima-falls-to-aomori-in-bj-league-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-05T00:03:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/05/soccer/duo-deny-asking-to-be-left-off-roster/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-05T18:23:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/05/more-sports/gymnasts-qualify-in-second-place/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-05T18:23:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/05/soccer/j-league/kashima-slip-allows-urawa-extend-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-05T22:34:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jsoccer-a-20141006-e1412515930555.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20141006.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Red hot: Gamba Osaka striker Patric shoots during his team's 3-2 win over Kashima Antlers at Kashima Stadium on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-send-inaba-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-05T22:38:21+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141006.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One and only: Hokkaido Nippon Ham's Atsunori Inaba (far right) lines up with his Fighters teammates ahead of his final game before retiring on Sunday at Sapporo Dome. The Fighters beat the Eagles 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/05/more-sports/nishikori-captures-japan-open-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-06T18:28:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p12-jack-b-20141006.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jack-b-20141006.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Having a banner year: Kei Nishikori reaches for the ball during the Rakuten Japan Open final on Sunday. Nishikori won the match to earn his fourth ATP Tour title of the season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/06/more-sports/nishikori-moves-up-to-no-6-in-world/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-06T22:23:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-fail-secure-second-place/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-06T22:36:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jball-a-20141007-e1412602175626.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141007.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hammer blow: Hiroshima starting pitcher Kenta Maeda composes himself after giving up a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning of the Carp's 4-1 loss to the Giants on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/06/more-sports/football/frontiers-place-title-hopes-cameron/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-06T22:36:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p13-kaz-a-20141007.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-kaz-a-20141007.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[It's all on you: The Fujitsu Frontiers are counting on quarterback Colby Cameron to help deliver the team its first X League championship.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/nakahata-expecta-baystars-shine-brighter-future/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-07T06:56:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p13-jason-a-20141007.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-jason-a-20141007.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The future is now: BayStars manager Kiyoshi Nakahata has promised a return to glory for the Central League club.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/carps-rosario-earns-monthly-mvp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-07T19:25:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/07/more-sports/doi-aoyama-reach-second-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-07T19:25:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/07/baseball/asia-series-canceled-for-2014-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-07T19:25:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/07/more-sports/football/aclu-outspoken-advocate-petersons-right-due-process/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-07T20:59:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p13-mas-a-20141008.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-mas-a-20141008.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No due process: The Minnesota Vikings have ignored running back Adrian Peterson's Constitutional rights, denying him the right to work. The state of Texas has not yet made a decision about child abuse accusations against him.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/07/basketball/fukushima-firebonds-sign-jones-bolster-backcourt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-07T22:21:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/07/more-sports/swimming/tomita-receives-1%c2%bd-year-ban-japan-swimming-federation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-07T22:21:53+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-hoshino-loses-final-game-managerial-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-07T23:35:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jball-a-20141008-e1412692417171.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141008.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The final curtain: Eagles manager Senichi Hoshino salutes the fans after Tuesday's season-ending game against the Buffaloes at Kobo Stadium in Sendai. Orix defeated Tohoku Rakuten 3-2 in 10 innings.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/07/basketball/nba/togashi-invited-dallas-mavericks-training-camp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-08T12:15:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-ed-a-20141008.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20141008.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Valuable experience: Point guard Yuki Togashi played four games for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-name-manaka-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-08T19:31:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/08/soccer/aguirre-focuses-team-building/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-08T19:39:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p13-andrew-a-20141009.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-andrew-a-20141009.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tall story: Cordoba striker Mike Havenaar has returned to the Japan squad for friendlies against Jamaica and Brazil during the coming weeks.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-manager-nomura-wont-return-lead-team-2015/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-08T20:13:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-sign-mejia-next-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-08T20:14:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/08/figure-skating/ex-olympic-figure-skating-champion-arakawa-elected-jsf-vice-president/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-08T20:49:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/08/more-sports/tanaka-return-highlanders-2015-super-rugby-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-08T21:37:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/08/more-sports/gymnastics/japan-women-place-eighth-gymnastics-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-09T14:04:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-gymnastics-a-20141009-e1412778762360.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-gymnastics-a-20141009.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keeping balance: Asuka Teramoto competes at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships on Wednesday in Nanning, China. Japan took sixth in the women's team competition.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/08/more-sports/nishikori-good-enough-become-1/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-09T14:05:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p14-jack-b-20141009.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-b-20141009.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Success story: Kei Nishikori has won four tournaments this season, including the Rakuten Japan Open on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/09/more-sports/davis-eliminates-aoyama-in-japan-womens-open-second-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-09T22:14:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/09/baseball/samurai-japan-unveils-remaining-players-mlb-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-09T22:19:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9-kaz-a-20141010.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p9-kaz-a-20141010.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Take on the world: Shohei Otani was revealed on Thursday as one of the members of the Japan team that will face a group of MLB players in November.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-to-ask-wada-to-return-for-15/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-09T22:52:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/08/basketball/japan-basketball-association-led-merger-talks-still-face-major-obstacles/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-09T23:06:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-kaz-a-20141009.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20141009.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Issues to resolve: (From left) NBL chief operating officer Mitsuru Maruo, Japan Basketball Association chairman Yasuhiko Fukatsu and bj-league commissioner Toshimitsu Kawachi are seen in this file photo from July. The three men are key figures in merger talks between the NBL and bj-league.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/09/soccer/j-league/sato-brace-pushes-sanfrecce-past-reysol/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-10T00:08:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jsoccer-a-20141010-e1412861733620.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20141010.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On target: Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Hisato Sato scores his second goal of Thursday's Nabisco Cup match in the 50th minute against Kashiwa Reysol. Sanfrecce won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/09/basketball/nbls-second-season-tips-weekend/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-10T00:08:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-nbl-a-20141010.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nbl-a-20141010.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back in action: Toshiba's Cedric Bozeman, seen in a file photo from the 2013-14 season, and his Brave Thunders teammate begin the 2014-15 NBL campaign against Link Tochibi Brex on Friday at Todoroki Arena in Kawasaki.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/ace-pitchers-aim-make-presence-felt-cs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-10T13:06:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-p10-jason-a-20141010.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-p10-jason-a-20141010.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Man of the hour: Chihiro Kaneko will be making his postseason debut against the Fighters this weekend.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/10/more-sports/stosur-prevails-against-putintseva-moves-on-to-japan-womens-open-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-10T20:53:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/10/basketball/brex-outplay-defending-champion-brave-thunders-in-nbl-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-10T23:05:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-kaz-a-20141011.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20141011.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Productive first game: Link Tochigi Brex guard Yuta Tabuse had 10 points, four assists and two steals in Friday's game against the Toshiba Brave Thunders in Kawasaki. The Brex beat the reigning champions 87-84 to open the 2014-15 NBL season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/10/soccer/world-cup/japan-tops-jamaica-first-victory-aguirre/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-10T23:33:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-soccer-b-20141011.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-soccer-b-20141011.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tight quarters: Japan's Gaku Shibasaki vies for the ball with two Jamaica players, including Jermaine Taylor (right), during Friday's international friendly.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/11/more-sports/golf/matsuyama-three-strokes-pace/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-11T20:25:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/11/soccer/thrashing-san-marino-value-anyone/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-11T20:30:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p26-premier-report-a-20141012.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-premier-report-a-20141012.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Roy Hodgson]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/11/soccer/world-cup/concussed-kagawa-miss-brazil-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-11T20:51:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p28-kagawa-a-20141012.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p28-kagawa-a-20141012.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Heavy blow: Shinji Kagawa takes an elbow to the face on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/11/more-sports/football/takahashis-superb-passing-sparks-niho-university-rout-keio-university/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-11T20:52:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-hiroshi-a-20141012.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20141012.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First blood: Nihon University wide receiver Yoshimasa Iwamatsu (22) beats Keio University defensive back Hisatosi Hyodo (1) to haul in a 6-yard scoring pass from Ryohei Tahakashi with 7:49 remaining in the first quarter, the first of the Phoenix's nine touchdowns at Amino Vital Field in Chofu, Tokyo, on Saturday. Nihon University stayed undefeated with a 63-20 rout.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/11/more-sports/gymnastics/shirai-claims-silver-mens-apparatus-final-gymnastics-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-11T20:52:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-gym-a-20141012.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-gym-a-20141012.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The right stuff: Kenzo Shirai twists in the air during the men's apparatus final at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Nanning, China, on Saturday. Shirai earned the silver medal.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/11/basketball/hiroshima-dragonflies-triumph-in-nbl-regular-season-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-11T23:04:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/11/basketball/shiga-outplays-gunma-first-bj-league-contest-ex-nba-coach-parker-center-ely/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-11T23:54:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-fukudome-slugs-solo-home-run-account-scoring-cl-playoff-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-12T16:46:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jball-a-20141012-e1413026490747.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141012.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pivotal moment: The Tigers' Kosuke Fukudome watches his sixth-inning solo home run take flight against the Carp at Koshien Stadium on Saturday. Hanshin defeated Hiroshima 1-0 in Game 1 of the Central League Climax Series first stage.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/12/more-sports/golf/matsuyama-drops-six-shots-back/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-12T21:16:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/12/soccer/tardelli-scores-pair-brazil-blanks-argentina/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-12T21:28:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p11-soccer-a-20141013.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-soccer-a-20141013.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Blockade: Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a free kick against Brazil in the first half of their friendly international on Saturday night in Beijing. Brazil won 2-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-advance-central-league-finale-despite-tie/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-12T21:33:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jball-a-20141013-e1413116666359.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141013.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stalemate: Hanshin starting pitcher Atsushi Nomi delivers against Hiroshima's Brad Eldred during their 0-0 tie in Game 2 of the Central League Climax Series first stage on Sunday. The result allowed Hanshin to advance to the final stage.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/12/soccer/j-league/sanfrecce-gamba-square-nabisco-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-12T21:34:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jsoccer-a-20141013-e1413116570211.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20141013.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Saving grace: Sanfrecce Hiroshima striker Naoki Ishihara (9) is congratulated by teammates after scoring in Sanfrecce's Nabisco Cup semifinal second leg against Kashiwa Reysol on Sunday. Reysol won 2-1 but Sanfrecce advanced to the final 3-2 on aggregate.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/12/more-sports/football/late-tanabe-td-gives-hosei-edge-waseda/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-12T21:35:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-hiroshi-a-20141013.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20141013.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Breakthrough: Hosei University running back Ryo Tanabe (29) breaks a tackle by Waseda University linebacker Kevin Coghlan for a 12-yard gain during the first quarter Sunday at Amino Vital Field in Chofu, Tokyo. Hosei edged Waseda 28-24 to stay undefeated.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/12/more-sports/gymnastics/uchimura-takes-silver-horizontal-bar/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-12T21:36:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-gymnastics-a-20141013-e1413116703693.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-gymnastics-a-20141013.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Silver lining: Kohei Uchimura performs on the horizontal bar at the world championships in Nanning, China, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/playoff-system-selling-japanese-baseball-short/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-13T10:01:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jason-a-20141013-e1413122657742.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20141013.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Undefeated: The Hanshin Tigers and Hiroshima Carp dueled for 12 scoreless innings in their Climax Series game on Sunday, but it was the Tigers who advanced to the next stage thanks to playoff rules.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/climax-series-postponed-typhoon-approaching/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-13T17:23:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jball-a-20141014-e1413188327214.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141014.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Washed out: The Orix Buffaloes and Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters will resume their Pacific League Climax Series duel on Tuesday after a coming typhoon forced the postponement of Monday's scheduled game.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-set-hold-posting-ace-maeda/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-13T18:41:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-maeda-a-20141014-e1413189330531.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-maeda-a-20141014.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Plans postponed: Kenta Maeda was unable to prevent the Hiroshima Carp from falling at the first stage of the Central League Climax Series after finishing the regular season in third.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/10/olympics/1964-japanese-olympians-offer-encouragement-tokyo-2020-competitors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-14T13:04:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-olympics-a-20141011.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-olympics-a-20141011.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Positive message: (Clockwise from top left): 1964 Olympians Takashi Ono, Takuji Hayata, Saburo Kawabuchi and Yoshikatsu Yoshida say they hope the 2020 Summer Games bring success to the nation and Japanese athletes.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-select-okubo-as-hoshinos-replacement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-14T20:45:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/ogata-to-become-carps-next-skipper/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-14T20:45:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/14/figure-skating/takahashi-decides-hang-skates/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-14T20:57:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p14-skate-a-20141015.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-skate-a-20141015.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[splendid career endsDaisuke Takahashi, who became the first Japanese man to win a medal in Olympic figure skating when he earned the bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games, announced his retirement from the sport on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-manager-akiyama-wont-charge-next-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-14T21:59:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-hawks-a-20141015-e1413286925210.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hawks-a-20141015.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Koji Akiyama]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/14/basketball/toyama-earns-road-sweep-against-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-14T21:59:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/14/more-sports/boxing-2/wbc-bantamweight-champion-yamanaka-stays-hungry-improvement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-14T23:00:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-kaz-a-20141015.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20141015.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aiming for excellence: Veteran boxer Shinsuke Yamanaka trains on Tuesday at Teiken Gym.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/nakata-homers-10th-inning-send-fighters-final-stage-pl-climax-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-14T23:27:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jball-a-20141015-e1413296417706.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141015.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pivotal play: The Fighters' Sho Nakata slugs a game-winning home run in the 10th inning against the Buffaloes on Tuesday at Kyocera Dome. Hokkaido Nippon Ham defeated Orix 2-1 in the decisive Game 3 of the Pacific League Climax Series First Stage.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/14/soccer/world-cup/neymars-four-goals-overwhelm-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-14T23:30:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-soccer-a-20141015.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-soccer-a-20141015.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One-man show: Brazil's Neymar celebrates after scoring his fourth goal against Japan during Tuesday's international friendly in Singapore. Brazil defeated Japan 4-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/12/basketball/b-corsairs-take-revenge-brave-warriors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-15T00:25:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/15/soccer/j-league/jef-stuns-cerezo-reach-emperors-cup-semis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-15T22:19:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jsoccer-a-20141016-e1413378969695.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20141016.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No quarter given: Cerezo Osaka's Ryo Nagai (left) and JEF United Chiba's Masakazu Tashiro compete for the ball during their Emperor's Cup quarterfinal on Wednesday night. JEF won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-wipe-giants-advantage-game-1-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-15T22:19:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jason-a-20141016-e1413379001152.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20141016.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No mercy: Hanshin's Mauro Gomez watches his two-run home run off Yomiuri starting pitcher Tetsuya Utsumi in the first inning of the Tigers' 4-1 win on Wednesday in Game 1 of the Central League Climax Series Final Stage.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/archrivals-giants-tigers-ready-climax-series-showdown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-16T10:28:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jason-a-20141015-e1413286876645.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20141015.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Warming up: Yomiuri Giants catcher Shinnosuke Abe, seen practicing at Tokyo Dome on Tuesday, and his teammates face the Hanshin Tigers on Wednesday in Game 1 of the Central League Climax Series Final Stage at the same venue.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/yoshimura-heroics-carry-hawks-to-game-1-triumph/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-16T16:41:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jball-a-20141017.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141017.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Decides the game: The Hawks' Yuki Yoshimura strokes a two-run double in the ninth inning against the Fighters in Game 1 of the Pacific League Climax Series Final Stage on Wednesday at Yafuoku Dome. Fukuoka Softbank beat Hokkaido Nippon Ham 3-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/16/more-sports/gymnastics/biles-named-sportswoman-of-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-16T20:03:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/16/more-sports/boxing-2/uchiyama-to-fight-on-new-years-eve/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-16T20:03:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-stand-giants-commanding-performance-game-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-16T23:08:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jason-a-20141017-e1413468301869.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20141017.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Timing is everything: The Tigers' Matt Murton rips a two-run single in the fifth inning against the Giants in Game 2 of the Central League Climax Series Final Stage on Thursday at Tokyo Dome. Hanshin defeated Yomiuri 5-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/16/basketball/nba/mavericks-sign-togashi-contract-d-league-assignment-expected/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-16T23:50:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9-nba-a-20141017.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p9-nba-a-20141017.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Desire to excel: Point guard Yuki Togashi, seen playing for Akita in the bj-league last season, is at Dallas Mavericks camp.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/16/basketball/okada-making-impact-unbeaten-shiga/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-16T23:52:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/nakata-ignites-fighters-game-changing-rally/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-16T23:52:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-fighters-a-20141017-e1413469754335.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-fighters-a-20141017.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pleasing the manager: Yohei Kagiya, one of five Fighters relievers who didn't allow a run after starter Masaru Nakamura's departure after 3-1/3 innings, pitches against the Hawks on Thursday at Yafuoku Dome. Hokkaido Nippon Ham defeated Fukuoka Softbank 5-1 in Game 3 of the Pacific League Climax Series Final Stage.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/16/soccer/ex-france-defender-gallas-retires/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-16T23:52:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/15/soccer/world-cup/brazil-rout-leaves-japan-scrambling-to-be-ready-for-asian-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-17T08:47:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p16-soccer-a-20141016.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p16-soccer-a-20141016.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Star of the show: Japan defender Tsukasa Shiotani (left) tries to stop Brazil forward Neymar during Brazil’s 4-0 win in Singapore on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/17/soccer/j-league/ex-j-leaguer-oku-dies-in-car-accident/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-17T20:40:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/17/basketball/kyoto-improves-to-5-0-akita-routs-fukushima/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-17T23:53:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-hammer-hawks-in-game-3/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-17T23:55:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jball-b-20141018.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-b-20141018.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Plenty to celebrate: Fighters manager Hideki Kuriyama (center) enjoys his team's rout over the Hawks with his players.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/gomezs-bat-tigers-relievers-secure-victory-in-game-3/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-17T23:58:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jason-a-20141018.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20141018.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[What youngsters dream of doing: The Tigers' Mauro Gomez delivers a two-run single in the seventh inning against the Giants on Friday in Game 3 of the Central League Climax Series Final Stage at Tokyo Dome. Hanshin defeated Yomiuri 4-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/18/baseball/cuban-players-experienced-mixed-success-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-18T20:44:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-wayne-a-20141019.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-wayne-a-20141019.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keeping positive: Yokohama BayStars infielder Yulieski Gourriel gives a "thumbs-up" sign prior to a late-season game against the Yomiuri Giants at Tokyo Dome, despite the uncertainty of his future — and that of his countrymen — in Japan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/18/soccer/j-league/antlers-squander-lead-twice-defeat-reysol/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-18T22:17:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-andrew-a-20141019-e1413636746368.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20141019.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Happy finish: Teammates celebrate with Reysol's Tetsuro Ota (26) after he scored the match-winning goal in the 90th minute against Antlers on Saturday. Kashiwa beat Kashima 3-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/18/soccer/refreshed-moyes-ready-come-back/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-18T23:53:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p25-soccer-a-20141019.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-soccer-a-20141019.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Difficult stint: David Moyes' time at the helm of Manchester United was filled with strife.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/18/basketball/hamamatsu-uses-free-throws-rebounding-edge-to-trounce-takamatsu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-19T00:03:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-advance-japan-series-first-time-since-2005/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-19T00:17:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jason-a-20141019-e1413643222467.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20141019.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All together: The Hanshin Tigers celebrate their 8-4 victory over the Yomiuri Giants in Game 4 of the Central League Climax Series Final Stage on Saturday night at Tokyo Dome. With the win, the Tigers advanced to the Japan Series to face either the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks or Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-storm-past-fighters-game-5/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-19T00:19:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jball-a-20141019-e1413631125415.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141019.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Banner performance: The Hawks' Nobuhiro Matsuda went 4-for-4 in Game 4 of the Pacific League Climax Series Final Stage on Saturday afternoon at Yafuoku Dome. Fukuoka Softbank defeated the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters 5-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/18/soccer/redknapps-future-not-secure-at-qpr/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-19T16:19:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/19/basketball/nbl-takes-over-running-of-robots/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-19T19:14:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-edge-hawks-force-decisive-game-6/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-19T20:50:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jball-a-20141020-e1413719351639.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141020.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Staying alive: Hokkaido Nippon Ham's Sho Nakata hits a game-tying solo homer in the eighth inning of the Fighters' 6-4 win over the Hawks in Game 5 of the Pacific League Climax Series Final Stage on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/19/more-sports/football/deers-take-revenge-seagulls-win-division/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-19T22:19:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20141020.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Defensive effort: Deers defensive line Shuhei Suzuki (90) tackles Seagulls quarterback Takushiro Hata during the first quarter on Sunday at Yokohama Stadium in their X League first-stage game. The Deers won 23-17.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/20/more-sports/cheika-set-for-wallabies-job-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-20T22:53:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/20/baseball/mlb/pujols-pulls-out-of-mlbs-japan-tour/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-20T22:53:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-beat-fighters-book-spot-japan-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-20T23:03:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141021.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Flying Hawk: Fukuoka Softbank's Kenji Akashi dives home in the fourth inning of the Hawks' 4-1 win over the Fighters in Game 6 of the Pacific League Climax Series Final Stage on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-right-touch-final-stage-cl-climax-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-20T23:04:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p12-jason-a-20141021.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jason-a-20141021.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The right stuff: The Tigers celebrate after eliminating the Giants on Saturday night at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/21/soccer/j-league/knee-injury-ends-davis-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-21T20:15:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/21/basketball/ex-apache-tyler-to-play-in-china/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-21T20:15:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-sign-taiwanese-right-hander/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-22T19:02:39+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/22/general/mississippi-enjoying-moment-center-college-football-landscape/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-22T19:33:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/22/basketball/nba/mavericks-waive-togashi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-22T19:43:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/22/soccer/j-league/reysol-end-gambas-winning-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-22T22:52:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jsoccer-a-20141023-e1413985852721.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20141023.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cool off: Gamba Osaka's Takashi Usami (center) takes on the Kashiwa Reysol defense during Reysol's 1-0 win on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/22/more-sports/japan-lose-sevens-spot-gain-super-rugby-side-reports/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-23T21:08:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/23/more-sports/boxing-2/yamanaka-defends-belt-gritty-suriyan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-23T23:06:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p14-kaz-a-20141024.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-kaz-a-20141024.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hammer of the gods: Shinsuke Yamanaka lands a punch on Thai challenger Suriyan Sor Rungvisai during their WBC bantamweight title fight on Wednesday night in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-eagles-grab-coveted-pitchers-npb-draft/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-23T23:20:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jball-a-20141024-e1414073507672.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141024.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Graduation day: Waseda University's Kohei Arihara (left) and Shogo Nakamura participate in a news conference after being selected in the NPB draft on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/23/basketball/rivalries-growing-expansion-teams-tohoku/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-24T08:58:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p13-ed-a-20141024.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-ed-a-20141024.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Launching point: Akita's Ryosuke Mizumachi drives the lane in the team's inaugural game in the bj-league on Oct. 16, 2010, against visiting Sendai.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/23/basketball/jba-head-fukatsu-resign/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-24T13:28:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-kaz-a-20141024.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20141024.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Over and out: Yasuhiko Fukatsu speaks during news conference on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-energized-enthusiastic-fan-support-eve-japan-series-showdown-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-25T02:13:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jason-a-20141025.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20141025.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The quest begins: Fukuoka Softbank Hawks manager Koji Akiyama and Hanshin Tigers skipper Yutaka Wade lead their respective teams into the Japan Series, which begins on Saturday at Koshien Stadium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-hurler-standridge-excited-to-face-ex-teammates-in-japan-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-25T02:14:12+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-standridge-a-20141025.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-standridge-a-20141025.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Familiar face: Hawks right-hander Jason Standridge wore a Hanshin Tigers uniform for four seasons before joining his current club. For Fukuoka Softbank, he's the probable starter for Game 1 of the Japan Series on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/25/basketball/veteran-big-man-moss-joins-sendai-after-departure-from-niigata/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-25T02:27:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/25/more-sports/top-league-set-shorter-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-25T22:48:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/25/soccer/world-cup/kawasumi-stunned-nomination/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-25T22:50:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-finalize-deal-first-baseman-guzman/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-25T22:54:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/25/soccer/reds-woes-run-deeper-balotelli/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-26T01:11:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p26-premier-report-b-20141026.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-premier-report-b-20141026.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stuck in neutral: Misfiring striker Mario Balotelli has not been the only reason for Liverpool's disappointing form this season.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/fifth-inning-outburst-carries-tigers-game-1-triumph-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-26T18:47:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jason-a-20141026-e1414250112168.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20141026.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The catalyst: The Tigers' Mauro Gomez hits an RBI double in the fourth inning in Game 1 of the Japan Series on Saturday at Koshien Stadium. Gomez finished with three RBIs in Hanshin's 6-2 victory over the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/26/soccer/nadeshiko-japan-outplays-canada/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-26T19:09:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/26/basketball/kyoto-bounces-back-victory-ryukyu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-26T22:00:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/26/soccer/j-league/cerezo-marinos-settle-scoreless-draw/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-26T23:37:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-andrew-a-20141027-e1414330935364.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20141027.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[It's right there: Gamba Osaka's Yasuhito Endo (left) and FC Tokyo's Yoshinori Muto vie for the ball during Sunday's J. League match in Osaka. Gamba won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/takeda-delivers-stellar-outing-game-2-victorious-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-27T19:21:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jason-a-20141027-e1414333835994.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20141027.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mound presence: Tigers right-hander Shota Takeda, who retired 17 consecutive batters to start Game 2 of the Japan Series, allowed one run in seven innings on Sunday at Koshien Stadium. Fukuoka Softbank defeated the Hanshin Tigers 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-southpaw-otonari-gains-confidence-thanks-postseason-success/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-27T20:10:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-hawks-a-20141028-e1414407922142.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hawks-a-20141028.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Another opportunity to shine: Hawks pitcher Kenji Otonari, who won two games in the Pacific League Climax Series Final Stage, is scheduled to start Game 3 of the Japan Series against the Tigers on Tuesday at Yafuoku Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/takeda-comes-age-tigers-taming-performance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-27T20:13:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w1-hit-and-run-a-20141028-e1414379218566.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-hit-and-run-a-20141028.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cool customer: Shota Takeda shut out the roar of the Koshien Stadium crowd to lead the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks to victory in Game 2 of the Japan Series on Sunday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/27/sumo/ichinojo-prepares-for-sekiwake-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-27T20:22:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/27/soccer/j-league/reds-koroki-breaks-fibula/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-27T22:42:22+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-hurler-kaneko-wins-sawamura-award-expresses-interest-move-majors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-27T23:03:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jball-a-20141028-e1414408589717.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141028.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chihiro Kaneko]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/24/olympics/negative-impact-1964-olympics-profound/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-28T18:24:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p14-whiting-a-20141025.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-whiting-a-20141025.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Price of progress: Massive construction projects in Tokyo, like the expressway seen here in this Dec. 16, 1963, photo, helped modernize the city, but exacted a toll on the environment.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/17/olympics/schollander-hayes-spectacular-tokyo-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-28T18:24:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p14-whiting-c-20141018.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-whiting-c-20141018.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Remarkable speed: American Bob Hayes (right), a future NFL star, finished first in the 100-meter final at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics in 10.0 seconds, tying a world record.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/14/olympics/opening-ceremony-ushered-new-era-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-28T18:24:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p14-whiting-a-20141015.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-whiting-a-20141015.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Memorable moment: The Japan delegation marches around the track at Tokyo's National Stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games on Oct. 10, 1964.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/28/more-sports/swimming/asian-games-star-hagino-wins-world-cup-100-im/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-28T23:40:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-swimming-a-20141029-e1414506724845.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-swimming-a-20141029.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[King of Asia: Kosuke Hagino smiles after winning the 100-meter individual medley at the short-course World Cup on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/otonari-leads-hawks-game-3-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-29T17:04:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jason-a-20141029-e1414506706147.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20141029.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bird of prey: Fukuoka Softbank starting pitcher Kenji Otonari delivers during the Hawks' 5-1 win over the Tigers in Game 3 of the Japan Series at Yafuoku Dome on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/29/soccer/kagawa-scores-in-dortmund-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-29T18:28:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/29/soccer/nadeshiko-beats-canada-in-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-29T18:28:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/29/soccer/j-league/urawa-gamba-break-clear-pack/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-29T18:46:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p13-notebook-a-20141030.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-notebook-a-20141030.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[And then there were two: Yuki Abe (right) and Urawa Reds claimed a vital point from a 1-1 draw with Kashima Antlers on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/29/basketball/nbl-executive-yamaya-steps-president-maruo-plans-quit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-29T23:18:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-nbl-a-20141030.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nbl-a-20141030.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Changing leadership: NBL president Mitsuru Maruo (left) and chief operating officer Takashi Yamaya are seen at a news conference before the season tipped off earlier this month. Both men are leaving their current leadership positions at the NBL.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/29/more-sports/swimming/hagino-breaks-national-record-200-meter-individual-medley/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-29T23:29:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-swim-a-20141030-e1414592375545.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-swim-a-20141030.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New standard: Kosuke Hagino competes in the men's 200-meter individual medley at a short-course World Cup on Wednesday at Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center. Hagino broke his own national record in the event with a time of 1 minute, 51.27 seconds. f]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/29/basketball/japan-basketball-association-chief-maruo-says-new-league-will-launch-2016-despite-failure-meet-fiba-deadline/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-30T14:24:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-kaz-a-20141030.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20141030.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still unresolved: Japan Basketball Association acting president Mitsuru Maruo (left) and Yoshiki Hoshi, the JBA secretary general, attend a news conference on Wednesday in Tokyo. The JBA has not finalized a plan for a merger between the NBL and the bj-league despite a FIBA-issued deadline of Oct. 31.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/nakamura-belts-three-run-homer-10th-put-hawks-one-win-away-japan-series-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-30T21:31:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p9-jason-a-20141031.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p9-jason-a-20141031.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fantastic finish: Softbank's Akira Nakamura slugs a game-winning, three-run home run off Hanshin's Oh Seung-hwan in the 10th inning on Wednesday in Game 4 of the Japan Series.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-eliminate-tigers-bizarre-game-ending-double-play-capture-japan-series-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-31T00:26:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jason-a-20141031-e1414682619755.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20141031.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Special send-off: Outgoing Hawks manager Koji Akiyama is given the traditional doage (victory toss) after Fukuoka Softbank defeated the Hanshin Tigers 1-0 in Game 5 of the Japan Series on Thursday at Yafuoku Dome to clinch its first title since 2011.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/30/more-sports/football/dont-hold-breath-waiting-expansion-franchise-london/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-31T00:27:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p10-hiroshi-a-20141031.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p10-hiroshi-a-20141031.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Annual tradition: Lions wide receiver Jeremy Ross leaps past Falcons defenders in the closing seconds of Sunday's game at Wembley Stadium in London. NFL regular-season games in London have been scheduled every year since 2007.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/31/soccer/manchester-city-struggling-to-find-championship-form/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-31T19:27:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p13-premier-a-20141101.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-premier-a-20141101.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-interested-in-signing-matsuzaka-goto/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-31T20:46:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/singular-focus-propels-hawks-to-japan-series-crown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-31T20:47:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-jason-a-20141101.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20141101.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mission accomplished: The Fukuoka Softbank Hawks celebrate the fruits of their labor, closing out the season with a Japan Series title by beating the Hanshin Tigers 1-0 in Game 5 on Thursday at Yafuoku Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/31/basketball/off-court-distractions-create-additional-challenges-for-tsukuba-robots/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-31T22:35:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/w3-kaz-a-20141101.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20141101.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keeping a positive outlook: Head coach Donte' Hill gives instructions to his Tsukuba Robots players during a timeout in a game against the Chiba Jets earlier this season.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-ace-kaneko-becomes-eligible-for-free-agency/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-10-31T23:37:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-naruse-reveals-intent-become-free-agent/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-01T20:51:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/01/more-sports/maori-blacks-give-japan-lesson/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-01T20:53:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-rugby-a-20141102-e1414841690680.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-rugby-a-20141102.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nowhere to hide: Japan's Ayumu Goromaru is wrapped up by a pair of Maori All Blacks defenders during Saturday's match in Kobe. The Maori All Blacks beat the Brave Blossoms 61-21.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/longtime-pitching-star-kudo-named-new-hawks-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-01T21:00:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-hawks-a-20141102-e1414841704252.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hawks-a-20141102.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fresh start: Kimiyasu Kudo (left) is joined by Fukuoka Softbank Hawks chairman Sadaharu Oh at Kudo's unveiling as the Japan Series champions' new manager on Saturday in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/01/baseball/npbs-quirky-playoff-rules-recipe-confusion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-01T21:02:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p26-wayne-a-20141102.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-wayne-a-20141102.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Play by the rules: Fukuoka Softbank's Seiichi Uchikawa gets a hit during this week's Japan Series.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/01/basketball/iwate-crushes-tokyo-improves-8-1/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-01T23:43:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/02/basketball/hornets-raise-phills-jersey-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-02T19:33:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/02/more-sports/kameda-successfully-defends-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-02T19:33:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/player-manager-tanishige-re-signs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-02T19:33:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/02/baseball/mlb/iwakuma-to-pitch-in-all-star-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-02T19:33:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/02/basketball/santa-cruz-takes-togashi-d-league-draft-trades-texas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-02T21:55:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-togashi-a-20141103.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-togashi-a-20141103.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In on the ground floor: Yuki Togashi acquired by the Texas Legends of the NBA D-League on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/02/soccer/j-league/s-pulse-stay-afloat-beating-frontale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-02T23:20:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-andrew-a-20141103-e1414935108252.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20141103.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not without a fight: Kazuya Murata celebrates after scoring in the 90th minute to give Shimizu S-Pulse a 3-2 win over Kawasaki Frontale that aided the club's bid to avoid relegation.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/03/sumo/harumafuji-decide-whether-compete-kyushu-thursday/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-03T00:50:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/03/basketball/happients-team-sharpshooters-sink-b-corsairs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-03T01:03:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/03/soccer/j-league/vissel-manager-adachi-to-step-down/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-03T22:35:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/03/soccer/j-league/reds-beat-marinos-move-brink-j-league-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-03T22:46:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-jsoccer-a-20141104-e1415021590594.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20141104.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fight to the finish: Yokohama F. Marinos' Yuji Nakazawa (left) and Urawa Reds' Tadanari Lee compete for the ball during Urawa's 1-0 win at Nissan Stadium on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-can-lick-wounds-falling-short-goal-japan-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-03T22:46:40+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p11-jason-a-20141104.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-jason-a-20141104.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Winners and losers: Tigers manager Yutaka Wada argues with an umpire as the Hawks begin to celebrate after the final play of the Japan Series on Oct. 30 in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/03/more-sports/nishikori-trying-remain-grounded-amidst-success/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-03T22:49:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p12-nishikori-a-20141104.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-nishikori-a-20141104.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On another level: Kei Nishikori is the first Asian man to qualify for the ATP World Tour Finals.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/04/baseball/mlb/cubs-give-wada-one-year-extension/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-04T19:35:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/04/soccer/j-league/okada-buys-majority-ownership-stake-fc-imabari/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-04T19:47:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-release-first-baseman-arai/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-04T19:48:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/04/more-sports/football/surprise-showing-jaguars-forces-change-plan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-04T23:26:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p13-man-about-sports-a-20141105.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-man-about-sports-a-20141105.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Whatever it takes: The Jaguars' Denard Robinson (16), congratulated by teammates Storm Johnson (34) and tight end Clay Harbor after scoring a fourth-quarter touchdown on Oct. 19 against the Browns, embodies the team's youthful spirit.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-pursue-nakajima-team-president/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-05T08:47:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/04/figure-skating/hanyu-looks-continue-strong-start-japan-men/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-05T17:31:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p14-jack-b-20141105.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-b-20141105.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not according to plan: Yuzuru Hanyu was scheduled to begin his season in October at the Finlandia Trophy, but the 19-year-old's back injury delayed his return to competition until this weekend.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/03/more-sports/nishikori-rises-5/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-05T18:14:07+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-tennis-a-20141104.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tennis-a-20141104.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Moving up again: Kei Nishikori eyes the ball during his semifinal match against Novak Djokovic at the Paris Masters on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/05/baseball/mlb/tanaka-not-in-rookie-award-running/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-05T18:38:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/05/soccer/aguirre-recalls-veterans-honduras-australia-friendlies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-05T22:24:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-jsoccer-a-20141106.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20141106.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Welcome back: Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Makoto Hasebe will join the Japan squad for friendlies against Honduras and Australia for the first time since this summer's World Cup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/japan-series-winning-manager-akiyama-claims-third-shoriki-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-05T22:24:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-jball-a-20141106-e1415184815789.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141106.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Koji Akiyama]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/06/basketball/takeno-making-big-impact-first-season-akita/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-06T19:24:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/06/more-sports/golf/mcdowell-takes-two-stroke-lead-shanghai/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-06T20:32:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/shortstop-obiki-becomes-free-agent/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-06T20:33:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/central-league-releases-2015-schedule/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-06T20:33:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/06/soccer/j-league/frontales-nakamura-sidelined-ankle-sprain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-06T22:08:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/06/soccer/j-league/grampus-striker-kennedy-leaving-team-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-06T22:08:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-earn-npb-best-four-golden-gloves/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-06T22:09:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/pacific-league-releases-2015-schedule/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-07T19:38:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/07/sumo/kyushu-basho-2014-tale-two-mongolians-kyushu-2014/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-07T20:09:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/07/basketball/hot-shooting-akita-pounds-struggling-fukuoka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-07T23:03:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/08/soccer/j-league/gamba-win-nabisco-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-08T21:08:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-andrew-a-20141109.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[We are the champions: Yasuhito Endo leads the celebration after Gamba Osaka's 3-2 victory over Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the Nabisco Cup final.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/08/baseball/japanese-baseball/fateful-decision-japan-put-soriano-path-mlb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-08T21:10:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p26-jason-a-20141109.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-jason-a-20141109.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Coming to a close: Alfonso Soriano has decided to retire after 16 MLB seasons.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/08/more-sports/ice-hockey/japan-women-blank-czech-republic-ice-hockey-series-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-08T21:13:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-jack-a-20141109-e1415448691854.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20141109.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Setting the tone: Japan's Naho Terashima, seen taking a shot in the third period, scored Japan's first goal in the second period of a 2-0 triumph over the Czech Republic in the 2015 IIHF Ice Hockey Women's World Championship Qualification Series on Saturday in Yokohama. It was the opening game between the teams, who square off again on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/08/more-sports/tennis-new-generation-ready-challenge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-08T21:13:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p26-tennis-a-20141109.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-tennis-a-20141109.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Strike a pose: Tomas Berdych (right) takes a "selfie" with (left to right) Roger Federer, Stan Wawrinka, Novak Djokovic, Kei Nishikori, Andy Murray, Milos Raonic and Marin Cilic at the O2 Arena in London on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/08/more-sports/football/elecom-kobe-linebacker-takahashi-juggles-duties-player-college-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-08T21:22:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-kaz-a-20141109.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20141109.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Veteran presence: Elecom Kobe Finies linebacker Mutsumi Takahashi, who also serves as a member of the Kobe University football coaching staff, has helped the X League team win five of its six games this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/08/more-sports/maori-blacks-edge-japan-xv/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-08T21:28:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p26-briefs1-a-20141109-e1415449674800.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-briefs1-a-20141109.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No looking back: Japan's Akihito Yamada scores a first-half try against the Maori All Blacks on Saturday at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground. The Maori All Blacks beat the Brave Blossoms 20-18.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/08/basketball/fukushima-rallies-victory-shimane/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-08T23:32:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/07/soccer/shrewd-moves-benefiting-southampton-west-ham/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-09T08:07:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/samurai-japan-limbers-big-league-challenge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-09T18:13:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-jball-a-20141110-e1415524274637.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141110.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Young guns: Samurai Japan's Shintaro Fujinami (left) and Shohei Otani share a joke during practice at Yafuoku Dome on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/09/more-sports/ice-hockey/czechs-beat-japan-tie-hockey-playoff/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-09T18:31:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20141110.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All square: Mika Hori (left) and Tomomi Iwahara (right) attempt to stop a Czech attack during Japan's 2-0 defeat in their women's world championship qualifier in Yokohama on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/09/sumo/basho-reports/harumafuji-tames-ichinojo-kyushu-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-09T19:20:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-sumo-a-20141110.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rude awakening: Harumafuji (right) charges into Ichinojo on the first day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/10/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-trio-cruise-to-wins-at-kyushu-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-10T20:47:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20141111.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Steady as she goes: Hakuho (left) shoves Aminishiki out of the ring at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/10/more-sports/boxing-2/yaegashi-to-fight-guevara-for-vacant-wbc-light-fly-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-10T22:10:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-boxing-a-20141111.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-boxing-a-20141111.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Akira Yaegashi]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/samurai-japan-loses-warm-up-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-10T22:10:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141111.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Samurai spirit: Samurai Japan's Hayato Sakamoto steals second base ahead of Hokkaido Nippon Ham's Takuya Nakashima during the second inning of Japan's 1-0 loss to a combined Fighters/Hawks team at Kyocera Dome on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/10/more-sports/nishikori-crushes-murray-tour-finals-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-10T22:15:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/web-nishikori-b-20141111.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[web-nishikori-b-20141111.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Japan’s Kei Nishikori returns a shot to Britain’s Andy Murray during their ATP World Tour Finals tennis match at the O2 Arena in London on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/11/baseball/mlb/yankees-unlikely-to-re-sign-ichiro/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-11T19:53:18+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/11/more-sports/brave-blossoms-rise-to-no-9-in-world/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-11T19:53:20+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/samurai-japan-loses-in-warmup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-11T19:53:24+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/11/more-sports/boxing-2/murata-determined-tame-beast-nicklow/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-11T20:17:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-kaz-a-20141112.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20141112.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ready to rumble: Ryota Murata (left) and Jorge Linares pose at a Tokyo news conference on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-kaneko-enters-free-agency/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-11T22:36:35+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaneko-a-20141112.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Call me: Orix right-hander Chihiro Kaneko announced on Tuesday that he has exercised his domestic free-agency rights.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/11/soccer/j-league/okubo-stay-frontale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-11T22:37:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20141112.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Payback time: Striker Yoshito Okubo has decided to stay with Kawasaki Frontale despite offers from FC Tokyo, Vissel Kobe and Cerezo Osaka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/mlb-stars-escape-slim-exhibition-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-11T22:46:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141112.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ray of light: Tampa Bay's Evan Longoria hits a grand slam in the fifth inning of the Major League Baseball All-Stars' 8-7 win over a combined Hanshin Tigers-Yomiuri Giants team at Koshien Stadium on Tuesday night.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/11/more-sports/ice-hockey/japan-edges-czech-republic-qualify-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-11T22:47:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-jack-a-20141112-e1415712684124.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20141112.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Czech mate: Japan's Ayaka Toko goes on the attack during Japan's 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in Game 3 of their world championship qualifying series on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/11/sumo/basho-reports/harumafuji-slumps-loss-takayasu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-11T22:47:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20141112.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Self-reflection: Harumafuji sits on the edge of the ring after losing to Takayasu (left) at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/12/soccer/aguirres-experiments-back-burner-asian-cup-looms/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-12T19:50:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p14-scene-a-20141113.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-scene-a-20141113.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nice to meet you: World Cup veterans Atsuto Uchida (left) and Yasuhito Endo (center) have been called up by current Japan manager Javier Aguirre for the first time.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/maeda-handcuffs-mlb-stars-samurai-japan-wins-game-1/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-12T22:33:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141113.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Remember the name: Starting pitcher Kenta Maeda delivers during the first inning of Japan's 2-0 win over the Major League Baseball All-Stars at Kyocera Dome on Wednesday night. Maeda pitched five scoreless innings in the first game of a five-game series.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/12/sumo/basho-reports/harumafuji-stunned-kyushu-basho/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-12T22:33:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20141113.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Bad to worse: Tochiozan sends Harumafuji to the ground at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/13/more-sports/olympic-skater-suguri-set-to-retire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-13T19:49:38+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/13/soccer/world-cup/sanfrecces-sato-makes-shortlist-fifa-goal-year-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-13T19:55:46+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/13/soccer/j-league/frontales-kobayashi-injures-left-knee-training-national-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-13T19:55:58+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/13/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-improves-5-0-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-13T20:00:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Show of force: Yokozuna Hakuho overpowers Toyohibiki on Thursday at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/13/more-sports/football/fill-starting-qbs-sanchez-stanton-face-pressure-lead-teams-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-13T20:06:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nfl-notebook-a-20141114.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pressed into action: Quarterback Mark Sanchez, Nick Foles' backup before he sustained a broken collarbone on Nov. 2, has led the Eagles to back-to-back wins in the past two weeks.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/13/basketball/osaka-finds-right-formula-stumbling-gate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-13T20:07:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p8-ed-a-20141114.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Finding their groove: Forward Josh Dollard (23) has helped lead the Osaka Evessa to seven straight victories after the team started the season 1-4.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/13/baseball/sawamura-award-winner-kaneko-start-game-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-13T22:10:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141114.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Looking for another win: Samurai Japan skipper Hiroki Kokubo leads his team in Game 2 of the Japan-MLB All-Star Series on Friday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/13/more-sports/nishikori-face-ferrer-raonic-withdraws-atp-world-tour-finals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-13T22:59:01+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/veteran-first-baseman-arai-rejoins-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-13T22:59:20+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-11-14T20:58:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Rare loss: Yokozuna Hakuho stumbles against Takayasu on Friday at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/14/soccer/rooney-will-never-reach-pantheon-england-greats/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-14T21:00:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-premier-a-20141115.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Talented but unpredictable: Manchester United star and England captain Wayne Rooney has been unable to match the prolific scoring output he's had for his club while playing for the Three Lions.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/14/basketball/fiba-plans-meetings-in-late-november-to-finalize-ruling-on-japan-basketball-association-problems/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-14T21:02:04+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/14/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/speedskater-lee-triumphs-in-womens-500-meters-at-season-opening-world-cup-meet/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-14T22:01:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not fast enough: Keiichiro Nagashima places 10th in the men's 500-meter competition at the speedskating World Cup meet on Friday in Obihiro, Hokkaido Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/14/baseball/yanagita-carries-samurai-japan-to-game-2-win-over-mlb-all-stars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-15T18:19:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20141115.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A night to remember: Samurai Japan's Yuki Yanagita has three hits and four RBIs in an 8-4 victory over the MLB All-Stars at Tokyo Dome on Friday in Game 2 of the MLB-Japan All-Star Series.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/15/baseball/a-look-at-npbs-new-skippers-for-the-2015-season-challenges-they-will-face/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-15T20:11:34+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/15/baseball/mlb/mlb-armour-announce-tie/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-15T20:23:08+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-under-armour-a-20141116.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Partnership: (from left), A model, MLB executive Denis Nolan, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tommy Hunter, Dome Corporation president Shuichi Yasuda and another model gather for a photo at a news conference on Friday, when MLB's tie-up with Under Armour was announced.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/15/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-stays-top/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-15T21:05:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-sumo-a-20141116.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In control: Ichinojo wraps up Ikioi and drops his opponent to the raised ring on Saturday at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/15/basketball/watanabe-makes-debut-for-gwu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-15T21:07:54+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/15/baseball/wada-proud-represent-mlb/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-15T21:22:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Major player: Tsuyoshi Wada delivers a pitch in the sixth inning of Friday's MLB-Japan All-Stars Series Game 2 at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/15/baseball/mlb/hall-famer-winfield-impressed-otanis-versatility/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-15T21:33:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Expert view: Hall of Famer Dave Winfield has been impressed by what he has seen of Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters pitcher Shohei Otani in the MLB-Japan All-Star Series.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/15/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/japan-women-place-second-team-pursuit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-15T23:25:38+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/15/basketball/hamamatsu-prevails-kyoto-west-race-tightens/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-15T23:26:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/16/soccer/j-league/wada-expected-replace-kawakatsu-kyoto-sanga-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-16T19:51:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/16/more-sports/track-field/tanaka-wins-yokohama-marathon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-16T19:54:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/16/more-sports/track-field/tanaka-wins-yokohama-marathon-3/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-16T20:07:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p11-briefs-a-20141117.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11 briefs-a 20141117]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The champion: Tomomi Tanaka finishes first in the Yokohama International Women's Marathon on Sunday, completing the race in 2 hours, 26 minutes, 57 seconds.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/16/more-sports/football/ibm-big-blue-pound-lixil-deer-qualify-x-league-playoffs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-16T20:12:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-hiroshi-a-20141117.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20141117.jpg]]></image:title>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/16/baseball/infielders-kikuchi-escobar-showcase-defensive-skills-mlb-japan-star-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-16T20:13:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-jason-a-20141117.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20141117.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Steady glove: Japan second baseman Ryosuke Kikuchi has been an impressive fielder during the MLB-Japan All-Star Series, and MLB shortstop Alcides Escobar has also turned heads with his defensive abilities.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/16/baseball/cano-sustains-fractured-toe-done-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-16T20:15:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-cano-a-20141117.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-cano-a-20141117.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pain during the game: Robinson Cano of the Seattle Mariners reacts after getting hit by a pitch from Japan's Yuki Nishi in the seventh inning of Game 3 of the MLB-Japan All-Star Series on Saturday at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/16/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-mauls-ikioi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-16T20:17:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p11-sumo-a-20141117-e1416135640810.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-sumo-a-20141117.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Another day, another victory: Kakuryu holds off Ikioi in their match on Sunday at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament. The yokozuna improved to 8-0.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/15/baseball/norimoto-three-relievers-toss-combined-hitter-mlb-stars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-16T20:19:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-baseball-a-20141116-e1416063085808.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-baseball-a-20141116.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Unhittable: Japan starter Takahiro Norimoto tossed five no-hit innings against the MLB All-Stars on Saturday in Game 3 of the MLB-Japan All-Star Series at Tokyo Dome. Samurai Japan won 4-0.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/16/baseball/rays-outfielder-zobrist-gets-crash-course-japanese-baseball-culture/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-16T23:19:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-kaz-a-20141117.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20141117.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A close look: Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mark Melancon instructs a local boy how to pitch during a Sunday clinic in Kawasaki.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/16/basketball/iwate-rallies-past-shimane-second-half-en-route-12th-consecutive-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-16T23:37:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-ed-a-20141117.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20141117.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Productive game: Iwate's Scootie Randall, seen in this file photo from a game against Fukushima in October, had 13 points and 10 rebounds in Sunday's 71-63 road victory over Shimane. The Big Bulls have won 12 straight games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/15/soccer/world-cup/faeroes-stun-greece-ranieri-prepares-to-be-fired/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-17T16:04:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/16/baseball/mlb-offense-rebounds-game-4-triumphs-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-17T17:05:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-baseball-a-20141117.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-baseball-a-20141117.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Banner night: Justin Morneau of the Colorado Rockies drives in four runs in Sunday's Game 4 of the MLB-Japan All-Star Series at Tokyo Dome. The MLB All-Stars defeated Japan 6-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/17/soccer/world-cup/aguirre-calls-repeat-performance-australia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-17T22:30:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-jsoccer-a-20141118-e1416230848450.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20141118.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Blue Monday: Japan forward Keisuke Honda (center) shares a laugh with teammates in Osaka on Monday ahead of Tuesday's friendly against Australia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/17/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-stays-front-hakuho-beats-ichinojo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-17T22:30:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p13-sumo-a-20141118-e1416230850961.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20141118.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Survival of the fittest: Hakuho (left) sends Ichinojo to the ground at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/17/soccer/world-cup/socceroos-expecting-tough-clash-with-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-17T22:33:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/17/soccer/hiddink-feels-heat-despite-dutch-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-17T22:33:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/14/soccer/world-cup/japan-thumps-honduras-in-friendly/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-18T09:15:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p26-jsoccer-a-20141116.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-jsoccer-a-20141116.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Remember the name: Keisuke Honda celebrates after scoring in Japan's 6-0 win over Honduras at Toyota Stadium on Friday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/18/baseball/mlb/darvish-reveals-hes-dating-ex-wrestler-yamamoto/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-18T20:35:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/18/basketball/ryukyu-hammers-lowly-gunma/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-18T20:35:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/18/general/unrealistic-expectations-media-fans-ridiculous/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-18T20:39:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p13-man-about-sports-a-20141119.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-man-about-sports-a-20141119.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No panic: Quarterback Tom Brady has led the New England Patriots' resurgence in recent weeks.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/18/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-still-unbeaten/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-18T21:06:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p13-sumo-a-20141119-e1416310443244.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20141119.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Veteran poise: Yokozuna Harumafuji (right) shoves Kisenosato to the edge of the raised ring en route to victory on Tuesday at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament. Harumafuji improved to 8-2.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/18/baseball/samurai-japan-pitching-coach-katori-embraces-serious-demeanor-in-preparation-for-2017-wbc/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-18T22:01:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/18/basketball/ryukyu-defense-steps-up-in-victory-over-gunma/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-18T22:57:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/18/soccer/world-cup/japan-scores-two-second-half-goals-triumph-australia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-18T23:41:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-jsoccer-a-20141119-e1416318961937.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20141119.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Looking to provide a spark: Japan's Shinji Kagawa chases the ball in the second half of Tuesday's international friendly against Australia in Osaka. Yasuyuki Konno and Shinji Okazaki scored second-half goals in Japan's 2-1 win.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/18/figure-skating/hongos-rise-illustrates-depth-japans-talent-pool/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-18T23:42:10+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p14-jack-b-20141119.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-b-20141119.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Raising the bar: Rika Hongo scored a personal-best 118.15 points in the free skate at the Cup of Russia on Saturday and won her first Grand Prix title.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/18/baseball/mlb-capitalizes-otanis-shaky-performance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-19T06:29:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-jball-a-20141119-e1416321574895.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141119.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Play and learn: Japan starter Shohei Otani struggled at times during his four-inning stint on Tuesday at Sapporo Dome. Otani allowed two runs in four innings in a 3-1 loss in the final game of the MLB-Japan All-Star Series.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/14/baseball/mlb/orioles-reliever-hunter-impressed-by-japanese-players-skills/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-19T10:22:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-hunter-a-20141115.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hunter-a-20141115.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Good experience: After his first games in Japan as part of the ongoing MLB-Japan All-Star Series, Orioles pitcher Tommy Hunter says the atmosphere at Koshien Stadium and Kyocera Dome is unique, with cheer songs for each player.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/capuano-admires-japanese-approach-eager-scratch-npb-itch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-19T17:24:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w1-mlb-a-20141120.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-mlb-a-20141120.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ready for the next chapter: Chris Capuano has expressed an interest in pitching in Japan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/19/basketball/nba/howard-probed-over-child-abuse/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-19T22:19:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/19/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-profits-kakuryus-first-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-19T22:23:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p13-sumo-a-20141120-e1416403257603.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20141120.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not so fast: Kisenosato (left) forces Kakuryu out of the ring at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/19/more-sports/nishikori-reflects-momentous-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-19T22:26:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p13-nishikori-a-20141120.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-nishikori-a-20141120.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A better tomorrow: World No. 5 Kei Nishikori hopes to see even brighter days ahead after a year full of successes even he didn't see coming.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/19/soccer/world-cup/honda-says-veterans-vital-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-19T22:25:43+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p14-soccer-a-20141120.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-soccer-a-20141120.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Better with time: Keisuke Honda salutes the crowd after Japan's 2-1 win over Australia on Tuesday in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/samurai-japan-mlb-stars-ready-ease-exhibition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-19T22:30:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-jball-a-20141120.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141120.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Last hurrah: MLB All-Stars manager John Farrell (center) will lead his team in an exhibition game against Samurai Japan in Okinawa on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/20/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-kakuryu-stay-collision-course/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-20T20:37:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p10-sumo-a-20141121-e1416482858382.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p10-sumo-a-20141121.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leverage: Yokozuna Harumafuji (left) takes control against Toyonoshima on Thursday at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-kaneko-near-unanimous-choice-pacific-leagues-best-ix-awards/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-20T20:37:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-awards-a-20141121-e1416482856947.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-awards-a-20141121.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Top honors: Yomiuri Giants right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano (left) and Orix Buffaloes ace Chihiro Kaneko were selected as pitchers for the Central and Pacific Leagues' Best IX Awards on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/20/more-sports/japan-gains-entry-to-super-rugby-in-2016/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-20T22:52:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/otani-impresses-visiting-mlb-stars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-21T00:43:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p13-kaz-a-20141120.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-kaz-a-20141120.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The next big thing: Shohei Otani put his considerable talent on display during the MLB-Japan All-Star Series.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/20/baseball/japan-grabs-exhibition-victory-mlb-stars-tour-finale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-21T12:41:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-jball-a-20141121-e1416491576906.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20141121.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Skilled batsman: Yuki Yanagita delivers a two-run single off Randy Choate in the eighth inning of Japan's 6-4 exhibition win on Thursday over the MLB All-Stars in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/21/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-seizes-control-in-intense-title-quest/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-21T21:23:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p13-sumo-a-20141122.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20141122.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No doubt about it: Yokozuna Hakuho defeats ozeki Kotoshogiku on the 13th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/21/soccer/welbeck-move-benefited-both-arsenal-man-united/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-21T21:26:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p13-premier-a-20141122.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-premier-a-20141122.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Positive move: Danny Welbeck has been a solid addition for Arsenal since his departure from Manchester United.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/21/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/speedskater-kodaira-triumphs-in-500-meter-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-21T21:27:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/21/soccer/world-cup/okudera-sawa-inducted-into-afc-hall-of-fame/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-21T22:25:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/21/basketball/shinshu-signs-post-player-washington/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-21T22:56:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/21/soccer/j-league/reds-aiming-to-claim-j-league-title-by-beating-gamba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-21T23:12:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-jsoccer-a-20141122-e1416578086839.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20141122.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Making preparations: Urawa Reds players take part in conditioning drills on Friday, a day before the team's next game against visiting Gamba Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/22/more-sports/golf/spargo-front-australian-masters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-22T21:59:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/22/more-sports/boxing-2/miura-retains-wbc-super-featherweight-title-sixth-round-tko/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-22T22:20:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-boxing-a-20141123-e1416660760687.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-boxing-a-20141123.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On target: Takashi Miura lands a punch against Mexican challenger Edgar Puerta in the fifth round of Saturday's WBC super featherweight title bout in Yokohama. Miura won by TKO in the sixth round to keep his title belt.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/dueling-goals-drove-samurai-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-22T22:20:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p25-jason-a-20141123.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-jason-a-20141123.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Next in line: Takahiro Norimoto figures to be one of the faces of the Samurai Japan team in the next WBC.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/22/basketball/togashi-makes-d-league-debut/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-22T22:21:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p27-briefs-1-a-20141123.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-briefs-1-a-20141123.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hoop dream: Yuki Togashi defends for the Legends on Friday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/22/soccer/j-league/gamba-keep-title-hopes-alive/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-23T00:37:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p28-andrew-a-20141123.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p28-andrew-a-20141123.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[We're not done yet: Gamba Osaka's Akihiro Sato celebrates after scoring against Urawa Reds in the 87th minute on Saturday in Saitama. Gamba won 2-0 to stay in the title race.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/22/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-remains-control-fate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-23T00:39:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p25-sumo-a-20141123-e1416659095457.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-sumo-a-20141123.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[As expected: Hakuho forces fellow yokozuna Harumafuji out of the raised ring on Saturday at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/22/basketball/saitama-suffers-11th-straight-defeat-to-open-bj-league-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-23T05:36:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/lefty-naruse-heading-to-swallows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-23T19:46:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/23/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/japan-places-second-at-team-ski-jump-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-23T19:46:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/23/basketball/nba/jt-excerpt-new-jordan-book/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-23T19:56:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p12-jordan-a-20141124.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jordan-a-20141124.jpg]]></image:title>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/23/more-sports/golf/matsuyama-earns-first-domestic-win-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-23T22:25:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-jgolf-a-20141124-e1416748827752.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jgolf-a-20141124.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hideki Matsuyama]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/23/basketball/big-bulls-beat-b-corsairs-stretch-win-streak-14/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-23T22:26:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/23/more-sports/football/nihon-university-beats-hosei-claim-perfect-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-23T22:28:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-hiroshi-a-20141124.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20141124.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Denying the comeback: Nihon defensive tackle Naoto Miyata (90) sacks Hosei quarterback Arou Kondo to force a fumble during the second quarter on Sunday at Yokohama Stadium. The Phoenix won 17-14 to clinch the Kanto Collegiate League championship.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/23/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-ties-taihos-mark-32nd-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-23T22:36:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p12-sumo-a-20141124.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-sumo-a-20141124.jpg]]></image:title>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/24/more-sports/federer-swiss-capture-davis-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-24T22:46:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p11-tennis-a-20141125.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-tennis-a-20141125.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All for one: Swiss players Stanislas Wawrinka (left) and Roger Federer celebrate after winning the Davis Cup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/24/more-sports/georgia-ends-japans-perfect-run/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-24T22:46:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p11-rugby-a-20141125-e1416836611979.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-rugby-a-20141125.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Away day: The Japanese pack tries to hold back Georgia during their match in Tbilisi on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/kaneko-set-pass-big-league-opportunity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-24T22:51:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-kaneko-a-20141125.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaneko-a-20141125.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Home is where the heart is: Orix pitcher Chihiro Kaneko says he will not push the Buffaloes to make him available to MLB clubs through the posting system this winter.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-track-add-matsuzaka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-24T22:51:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p11-jball-a-20141125-e1416836560940.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-jball-a-20141125.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[I'm coming home: Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched for the Boston Red Sox from 2007-2012 and the New York Mets from 2013-2014 during his eight seasons in the major leagues.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/24/baseball/mlb/toritani-still-unsure-about-future/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-24T23:08:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/24/soccer/kofu-boss-jofuku-set-to-resign-post/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-24T23:08:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/25/figure-skating/grand-prix-final-places-line-nhk-trophy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-25T19:47:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p14-jack-a-20141126.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-a-20141126.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Work to do: Olympic and world champion Yuzuru Hanyu will be looking to qualify for the Grand Prix Final next month when he competes at the NHK Trophy this week in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/25/basketball/nba/jordans-global-impact-transcended-racial-economic-boundaries/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-25T19:54:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p13-nba-report-a-20141126.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-nba-report-a-20141126.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The icon: Hornets owner Michael Jordan chats with Clippers guard Chris Paul during Monday's game in Charlotte, North Carolina.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/25/basketball/defensive-force-davis-to-join-sendai/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-25T19:56:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-acquire-pitchers-poreda-mikolas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-25T21:06:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-tigers-want-to-sign-kaneko/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-25T22:34:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/free-agent-koyano-joins-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-26T18:18:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/26/more-sports/hanyu-set-to-skate-at-nhk-trophy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-26T18:19:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/26/soccer/j-league/vital-gamba-win-urawa-breathes-new-life-title-race/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-26T18:38:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p13-notebook-a-20141127.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-notebook-a-20141127.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Too close to call: Urawa Reds' Tsukasa Umesaki (left) and Gamba Osaka's Yasuhito Endo compete for the ball during Gamba's 2-0 win on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/26/soccer/j-league/treble-chasing-gamba-reach-emperors-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-26T22:50:54+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-jsoccer-a-20141127-e1417009772820.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20141127.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Triple crown: Gamba Osaka's Takashi Usami (center) takes a shot during his team's 5-2 Emperor's Cup semifinal win over Shimizu S-Pulse at Ajinomoto Stadium on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/kaneko-sugano-claim-mvp-awards/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-26T22:51:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-jason-a-20141127-e1417006530356.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20141127.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[It's your time: Orix Buffaloes ace Chihiro Kaneko was on Wednesday named 2014 Pacific League MVP.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/impressive-otani-get-another-shot-mlb-hitters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-27T10:54:56+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p14-jason-a-20141118.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jason-a-20141118.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Natural: Shohei Otani is scheduled to get the start against the MLB All-Stars on Tuesday at Sapporo Dome.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/27/basketball/fiba-hands-japan-ban-jba-sorry/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-27T19:22:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p9-kaz-a-20141128.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p9-kaz-a-20141128.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Other shoe falls: Acting JBA president Mitsuru Maruo faces the media at a news conference on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/27/more-sports/track-field/coe-plans-to-run-for-iaaf-presidency/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-27T19:27:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/27/basketball/veteran-star-parker-to-leave-wakayama-join-toyota/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-27T23:03:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/27/olympics/sapporo-to-bid-for-26-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-27T23:06:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/27/figure-skating/hanyu-determined-qualify-grand-prix-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-28T02:02:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-skate-a-20141128-e1417096910402.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-skate-a-20141128.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back on the ice: Yuzuru Hanyu, the 2014 Olympic gold medalist and reigning world champion, on Thursday prepares for the start of this weekend's NHK Trophy at Namihaya Dome in Osaka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/28/basketball/yokohama-big-man-marshall-sidelined-with-knee-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-28T19:07:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-ed-a-20140414.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20140414]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[B-Corsairs center Wayne Marshall]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/28/baseball/japan-to-compete-in-premier-12-baseball-tournament/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-28T19:07:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/tatsunami-added-to-hall-of-fame-ballot-for-first-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-28T19:08:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/28/soccer/chelsea-easily-premier-leagues-standout-club/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-28T19:36:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p13-report-a-20141129.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-report-a-20141129.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The leader: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho runs a team with the best collection of talent in the Premier League.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/28/baseball/japanese-baseball/jones-falkenborg-not-returning-to-eagles-source/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-28T20:37:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/28/soccer/j-league/frontale-oks-extension-for-manager-kazama/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-28T20:38:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/28/figure-skating/hanyu-struggles-short-program-nhk-trophy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-29T19:27:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-jack-a-20141129.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20141129.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not his best: Yuzuru Hanyu, the Sochi Olympic gold medalist and defending world champion, sits in fifth place after his short program on Friday at the NHK Trophy in Osaka. Hanyu received 78.01 points, skating to Chopin's "Ballade No. 1."]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/29/baseball/mlb/matsui-signs-two-year-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-29T20:10:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p27-mlb-a-20141130.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-mlb-a-20141130.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stick around: Kazuo Matsui speaks at a news conference Saturday after signing a new two-year deal with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/sawamura-award-winner-kaneko-undergoes-elbow-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-29T22:39:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/29/soccer/j-league/urawa-draw-sends-gamba-top/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-29T22:43:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p25-jsoccer-a-20141130.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-jsoccer-a-20141130.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All change: Sagan Tosu's Teruaki Kobayashi (4) leads the celebrations after scoring an injury-time equalizer in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Urawa Reds.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/29/basketball/niigata-triumphs-shimane-end-six-game-losing-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-29T23:53:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-ed-a-20141130.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20141130.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back on track: Veteran standout Kimitake Sato, seen on offense in the 2012-13 All-Star Game, and the Niigata Albirex BB defeated the Shimane Susanoo Magic 76-71 on Saturday. Sato scored 13 points.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/30/basketball/togashi-makes-most-of-minutes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-30T19:06:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/30/more-sports/golf/spieth-claims-australian-open-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-30T19:06:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/30/more-sports/morgan-leads-england-past-australia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-30T19:13:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p13-rugby-a-20141201.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-rugby-a-20141201.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dress rehearsal: Australia's Israel Folau (left) and England's Owen Farrell vie for the ball at Twickenham on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/29/figure-skating/determined-hanyu-books-spot-grand-prix-final-razor-thin-margin/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-30T19:22:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-jack-a-20141130.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20141130.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[True grit: Yuzuru Hanyu performs his free program at the NHK Trophy on Saturday in Osaka. Hanyu placed fifth with 229.80 points, but still managed to qualify for the Grand Prix Final.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/30/soccer/j-league/keeper-heads-montedio-into-finale/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-30T19:58:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/p13-briefs-a-20141201.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13 briefs-a 20141201]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Delighted: Montedio Yamagata goalkeeper Norihiro Yamagishi (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in Sunday's match against Jubilo Iwate. Yamagata won 2-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/30/soccer/j-league/farias-among-candidates-next-cerezo-osaka-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-30T21:41:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/30/more-sports/football/four-time-defending-champion-obic-seagulls-eliminated-x-league-title-chase/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-11-30T22:07:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-hiroshi-a-20141201.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20141201.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Beating the champ: Frontiers running back Geno Gordon (29) carries the ball as Seagulls linebacker Naoki Kosho pursues him in the X League semifinals on Sunday at Yokohama Stadium. The Frontiers defeated the four-time defending national champion Seagulls 27-17.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/30/figure-skating/weaver-poje-take-ice-dance-title-nhk-trophy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-01T00:00:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-jack-a-20141201.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20141201.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lean on me: Canada's Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje perform their free dance routine at the NHK Trophy in Osaka on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/30/basketball/ryukyu-whips-rival-osaka-runs-winning-streak-eight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-01T12:39:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/w3-ed-a-20141201.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20141201.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Potent weapon: Guard Narito Namizato of the Ryukyu Golden Kings, seen in this file photo from May 2012, dished out a season-best eight assists in a 96-62 victory over the host Osaka Evessa on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/01/basketball/11-players-refuse-sign-new-contracts-tsukuba-robots-become-free-agents/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-01T20:56:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-robots-a-20141202.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-robots-a-20141202.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Grim situation: Tsukuba Robots players, watching their teammates compete against the Chiba Jets in late October, have endured an 0-16 season through Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/02/sumo/hakuho-equal-sumos-greatest-set-make-history-january/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-02T18:00:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/02/general/hot-stove-league-heating-temperatures-drop/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-02T18:26:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/02/figure-skating/kato-made-impact-first-outing-senior-grand-prix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-02T18:33:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p14-jack-a-20141203.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-a-20141203.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Superb start: Riona Kato, who has trained in the United States the past two years, finished fifth at the NHK Trophy last week after landing seven triple jumps in her free skate.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-release-slugger-blanco/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-02T22:22:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/kyoto-university-alum-tanaka-joins-pro-ranks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-02T22:25:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-tanaka-jball-a-20141203-e1417526566443.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tanaka-jball-a-20141203.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Top of the class: Right-hander Eisuke Tanaka poses after joining the Chiba Lotte Marines on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/03/basketball/levanga-hokkaido-wakayama-trians-make-coaching-changes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-03T21:25:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-nbl-a-20141204.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nbl-a-20141204.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leadership change: Bench boss Juan Manuel Hurtado Perez was fired on Wednesday by the NBL's Levanga Hokkaido. Assistant Kota Mizuno (standing next to Perez) has become the interim head coach.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/03/soccer/j-league/antlers-nakata-retire-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-03T22:38:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/03/basketball/jba-chief-maruo-says-25-members-will-eventually-step/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-03T23:46:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-kaz-a-20141204.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20141204.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Time of crisis: JBA secretary general Yoshiki Hoshi (left) and acting JBA president Mitsuru Maruo attend a Wednesday news conference at the JBA office in Tokyo. KAZ NAGATSUKA]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-re-sign-veteran-reliever-barnette/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-04T20:01:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/04/soccer/j-league/midfielder-inamoto-not-in-frontales-plans-for-next-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-04T20:01:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/nakajima-wont-return-to-lions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-04T20:01:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/04/soccer/world-cup/u-23-asian-championship-draw-held/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-04T20:01:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-sign-hurler-matsuzaka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-04T20:01:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/04/basketball/roby-powering-akita-strong-around-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-04T20:03:33+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p10-ed-a-20141205.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p10-ed-a-20141205.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[High-flying star: Akita forward Richard Roby has been a force at both ends of the floor for the Eastern Conference power this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/05/figure-skating/hongo-set-gp-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-05T19:01:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p14-jack-a-20141206.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-a-20141206.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Catches a break: Rika Hongo, seen here at the Cup of Russia last month, has been added to the field for the Grand Prix Final after American Gracie Gold withdrew with an injury on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/05/basketball/nbl-approves-new-robots-management-company/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-05T19:02:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-nbl-a-20141206.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nbl-a-20141206.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Robot rock: Tsukuba's Lamar Sanders is surrounded by Chiba Jets players underneath the basket in an October game in Funabashi.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/05/soccer/j-league/gamba-primed-for-glory-as-j-league-title-race-goes-to-wire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-05T21:11:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-jsoccer-a-20141206.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20141206.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keep the faith: Urawa Reds train on Friday ahead of Saturday's final day of the J. League season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/otani-signs-%c2%a5100-million-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-05T21:11:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-otani-a-20141206.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-otani-a-20141206.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Shohei Otani]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-snap-up-local-hero-nakajima/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-05T22:25:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-nakajima-a-20141206.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nakajima-a-20141206.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hiroyuki Nakajima]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/05/soccer/swanseas-bony-making-presence-felt-passed-big-clubs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-05T22:25:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/05/more-sports/track-field/lewis-brings-storied-career-back-track-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-06T09:54:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p14-ed-a-20141206.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-ed-a-20141206.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Listening to the legend: Carl Lewis hopes to impart wisdom gained during his incredible career as a sprinter and long jumper as a coach at the University of Houston.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/06/more-sports/golf/donald-unfazed-baboon-encounter/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-06T21:18:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/06/more-sports/swimming/hagino-wins-200m-ahead-lochte/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-06T21:19:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-finalize-deal-with-mickolio/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-06T21:21:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-sign-blanco-bullington/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-06T21:21:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/06/basketball/togashi-scores-season-high-five-points/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-06T21:21:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/06/more-sports/judo/akimoto-outduels-ono-73-kg-title-grand-slam-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-06T21:47:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-judo-a-20141207-e1417869319433.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-judo-a-20141207.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Good test: Hiroyuki Akimoto defeats Shohei Ono in the men's 73-kg final at the Grand Slam Tokyo on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/06/soccer/j-league/gamba-crowned-j-league-champions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-06T22:11:55+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p28-jsoccer-a-20141207-e1417869335428.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p28-jsoccer-a-20141207.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[As good as it gets: Gamba Osaka captain Yasuhito Endo holds the J. League championship hardware and celebrates with his teammates after Saturday's season finale.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/06/basketball/revamped-tsukuba-robots-fall-0-17/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-06T23:37:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-kaz-a-20141207.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20141207.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Max Matsumoto, one of the newly signed Robots players, dribbles the ball against Kosuke Ishii of the Chiba Jets on Saturday in Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture. Chiba beat Tsukuba 79-50.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/06/basketball/davis-notches-double-double-victorious-debut-sendai/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-06T23:38:14+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2014-12-06T23:40:12+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-wayne-a-20141207.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kiyoshi Momose]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/07/basketball/gwus-watanabe-off-to-solid-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-07T18:19:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/07/more-sports/football/ritsumeikan-university-trounces-hosei-university-tokyo-bowl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-07T19:52:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20141208.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First champion: Ritsumeikan University freshman quarterback Yuto Nishiyama (15) runs while Hosei University's Shuhei Miyazawa attempts a tackle on Sunday in the first Tokyo Bowl at Amino Vital Field. Ritsumeikan won 41-7 to become the first champion of the newly established bowl game.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/07/more-sports/track-field/kenyas-makau-wins-fukuoka-international-marathon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-07T19:53:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-track-a-20141208.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stamina: Patrick Makau runs in the Fukuoka International Marathon on Sunday. He completed the race in 2 hours, 8 minutes, 22 seconds to place first overall.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/07/soccer/j-league/montedio-earn-promotion-j-league-top-flight/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-07T23:13:39+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/07/basketball/shinshus-sanders-provides-big-spark-triumph-toyama/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-07T23:14:10+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/07/more-sports/judo/inamori-prevails-asahina-78-kg-title-grand-slam-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-07T23:14:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-judo-a-20141208.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid finish: Shori Hamada (right) earns a bronze medal in the women's 78-kg category at Grand Slam Tokyo on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/08/more-sports/swimming/le-clos-shines-as-records-fall-in-doha/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-08T19:19:40+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/08/soccer/okazaki-scores-eighth-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-08T19:19:41+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/08/more-sports/golf/yokomine-wins-u-s-lpga-tour-card/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-08T19:19:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/08/olympics/ioc-oks-moving-events-away-from-host-cities-countries/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-08T21:49:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/08/olympics/ioc-clears-path-for-possible-return-of-baseball-softball-for-2020-tokyo-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-08T22:39:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/08/basketball/fiba-chief-rejects-2020-venue-plan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-09T20:14:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/08/more-sports/football/offensive-leaders-craft-stanton-propel-ibm-big-blue-new-heights/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-09T20:17:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20141209.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Extra effort: BigBlue tight end John Stanton tries to advance the ball after a catch during a spring season game.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/09/basketball/nba/jordan-begun-career-different-team/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-09T20:23:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-nba-report-a-20141210.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Once upon a time: Michael Jordan, seen here with the Chicago Bulls during his rookie season, was highly coveted coming out of North Carolina before the 1984 NBA Draft.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/09/olympics/tokyo-2020-japan-sports-officials-react-to-ioc-reforms/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-09T22:53:33+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-12-09T23:09:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20141210.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Instrumental player: Yasuhito Endo led Gamba Osaka to the J. League title this season.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/09/figure-skating/golds-motive-gp-final-pullout-question/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-10T16:42:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-a-20141210.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Predictable move: American Gracie Gold, seen here at last month's NHK Trophy exhibition, has pulled out of this week's Grand Prix Final with a foot injury.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/10/soccer/j-league/nelsinho-to-take-reins-at-vissel/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-10T19:01:15+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/akiyamas-wife-55-passes-away/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-10T19:28:36+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/10/baseball/mlb/girardi-high-hopes-tanaka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-10T19:45:46+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/10/olympics/mori-set-team-mull-2020-event-lineup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-10T20:03:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-olympics-a-20141211.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yoshiro Mori]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/10/soccer/gamba-back-top-riding-formidable-wave-form/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-10T20:05:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-scene-a-20141211.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Deep impact: Forward Takashi Usami returned from injury to help Gamba Osaka climb out of the relegation places and all the way to the J. League title this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/10/soccer/j-league/cerezo-targeting-autuori-next-coach/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-10T22:44:51+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/baystars-hand-okajima-one-year-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-10T22:45:31+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/11/soccer/j-league/gamba-to-face-seongnam-buriram-in-acl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-11T22:38:25+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/11/soccer/j-league/marinos-close-in-on-manager-mombaerts/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-11T22:38:26+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/11/soccer/aguirre-silent-on-match-fixing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-11T22:38:29+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/11/basketball/veteran-nba-coach-parker-aims-turn-gunma-around/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-11T22:46:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p9-ed-a-20141212.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Teaching the game: Gunma coach Charlie Parker, seen at a Hoop Dreams Foundation, Inc. camp, says the Crane Thunders are headed in the right direction but keep improving.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/11/more-sports/football/heisman-finalist-gordon-going-pro/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-11T22:49:54+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/12/soccer/manchester-united-improving-van-gaal-still-faced-many-issues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-12T21:35:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Demanding job: Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, applauding the fans after an English Premier League match against Southampton on Monday, has guided the team to five straight victories.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/12/more-sports/volleyball/volleyball-player-arrested-for-cash-theft-at-tokyo-pachinko/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-12T21:35:43+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/12/soccer/j-league/nelsinho-hired-as-vissel-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-12T21:38:27+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-12-12T21:39:09+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-12-12T21:40:05+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/12/baseball/mlb/woman-sues-mlb-for-discrimination/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-12T21:40:06+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/veteran-outfielder-hermida-joins-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-12T21:51:24+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/12/more-sports/ice-hockey/ice-bucks-strive-to-build-brand-promote-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-13T13:01:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Team spirit: Nikko Ice Bucks players celebrate after an overtime victory over South Korea's High1 earlier this season in Asia League action at Kirifuri Ice Arena in Tochigi Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/13/more-sports/football/former-nfl-player-coach-kaumeyer-helps-boost-fujitsus-defense/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-13T22:55:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Game preparation: Thom Kaumeyer (right) talks to Fujitsu offensive line coach Grant Johnson during a Nov. 30 playoff game.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2014-12-13T22:55:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Win, win, win: Gamba's Takashi Usami is picked up by teammate Patric after his first goal against Montedio in the Emperor's Cup final on Saturday in Yokohama. Usami scored twice in the 3-1 victory.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/13/basketball/iwate-edges-ryukyu-thriller-extends-winning-streak-19/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-13T23:21:24+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-12-13T23:21:52+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-lefty-iwata-dedicates-upcoming-season-individuals-diabetes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-13T23:22:07+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-12-14T22:01:27+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-12-14T22:25:01+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-12-15T23:35:52+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-12-15T23:35:53+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-12-15T23:35:53+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2014-12-15T23:43:54+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/15/soccer/world-cup/aguirre-refuses-let-allegations-cloud-asian-cup-preparation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-16T09:43:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dressed to impress: Japan manager Javier Aguirre poses with a mannequin wearing the team's Asian Cup uniform during a news conference on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/14/more-sports/football/kwansei-gakuin-routs-nihon-university-win-college-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-16T18:14:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the attack: Kwansei Gakuin starting quarterback Kei Saito runs with the ball during the Koshien Bowl on Sunday in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Pref. The Fighters beat the Phoenix 55-10.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/12/basketball/nba/casey-has-fueled-rise-by-raptors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-16T18:16:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Impressive work: Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey, who coached in the JBL from 1989-94, has led the team into the NBA's elite since taking the helm before the 2011-12 season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/16/soccer/j-league/morishita-named-sagan-tosu-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-16T20:37:24+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/16/figure-skating/hanyu-reasserts-dominance-grand-prix-final-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-16T20:48:28+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p14-jack-a-20141217.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-a-20141217.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back to full power: Olympic and world champion Yuzuru Hanyu drew rave reviews for his performance at the Grand Prix Final. Hanyu defended the title he won last year in Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/16/more-sports/football/selection-committee-ncaa-playoff-system-flawed/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-16T20:51:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p13-man-about-sports-a-20141217.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-man-about-sports-a-20141217.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lone unbeaten team: Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher holds up the ACC trophy after the Seminoles' 37-35 win over Georgia Tech on Dec. 6.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/16/soccer/j-league/tokyo-verdy-parts-ways-with-striker-takahara/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-16T23:20:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/second-baseman-tanaka-returns-to-fighters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-16T23:20:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/16/olympics/fukushima-makes-pitch-to-host-some-2020-olympic-events/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-16T23:20:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/16/more-sports/football/gordon-leads-frontiers-victory-japan-x-bowl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-17T05:00:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p13-hiroshi-a-20141217.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-hiroshi-a-20141217.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Major contribution: Fujitsu's Geno Gordon scored four touchdowns in a 44-10 victory over IBM BigBlue in the Japan X Bowl at Tokyo Dome on Monday night.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/17/more-sports/football/gordon-stars-big-stage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-17T19:15:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p15-kaz-a-20141218.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p15-kaz-a-20141218.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Center of attention: Fujitsu Frontiers running back Gino Gordon was named MVP of the Japan X Bowl on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/17/baseball/mlb/jeter-matsui-coming-together-aid-tohoku-children/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-17T19:17:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p16-jason-a-20141218.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p16-jason-a-20141218.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giving back: Hideki Matsui is scheduled to take part in a charity event with former teammate Derek Jeter in March.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-reach-agreement-principle-sanchez/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-17T21:54:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/17/basketball/baumann-sets-six-month-target-reform-japanese-basketball/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-17T21:54:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-prepare-bid-sawamura-award-winner-kaneko/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-17T21:55:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-kaneko-a-20141218.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaneko-a-20141218.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Decisions, decisions: Chihiro Kaneko is a free agent after winning the Sawamura Award last season with the Orix Buffaloes.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/07/figure-skating/win-copy-team-brian/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-18T16:40:59+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-skate-a-20141208.jpg]]></image:title>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/carp-decide-not-to-post-pitcher-maeda/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-18T20:23:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/18/more-sports/yamada-joins-aussie-rugby-club/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-18T21:19:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/npb-teams-keep-eye-on-shift-in-u-s-cuba-relations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-18T23:16:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/18/baseball/japanese-baseball/giants-win-%c2%a51-6-million-lawsuit-against-ex-gm-kiyotake/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-18T23:27:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/18/basketball/fiba-chief-baumann-strikes-tough-tone-jba-ban/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-19T09:24:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p9-ed-b-20141219.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A demand for change: FIBA secretary general Patrick Baumann told reporters "it's time to reset the structure of basketball in Japan" during a Thursday news conference in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/18/soccer/j-league/jfa-retains-aguirre-asian-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-19T19:04:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-andrew-a-20141219.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20141219.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Under fire: The Japan Football Association is taking a wait-and-see approach with manager Javier Aguirre and the ongoing Spanish League match-fixing case in 2011 for which he was named one of 41 defendants.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/19/soccer/pochettino-making-believers-out-of-tottenham-fans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-19T19:45:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p13-premier-a-20141220.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-premier-a-20141220.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid start: Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino (center), directing his players during a training session, has brought positive changes to the Premier League team in the first few months of the season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/19/baseball/mlb/os-show-interest-in-ichiro-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-19T19:46:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/19/more-sports/ex-boxing-champ-terrell-dead-at-75/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-19T19:53:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/19/more-sports/golf/golfer-aoki-celebrates-golden-anniversary-of-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-19T22:55:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/19/basketball/akita-pummels-struggling-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-19T22:55:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/20/baseball/swallows-buffaloes-upgrade-rosters-renew-hope-for-title-run/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-20T22:49:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/20/soccer/j-league/inamoto-join-consadole-j2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-20T23:07:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/little-sizzle-found-npb-winter/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-21T18:18:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p26-jason-a-20141221.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-jason-a-20141221.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Where will it be?: Takashi Toritani is deciding between playing in the majors or returning to Hanshin for the 2015 season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/21/soccer/jfa-to-investigate-aguirre-in-spain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-21T19:24:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/21/basketball/togashi-gains-experience-in-d-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-21T19:24:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/20/basketball/johnson-scores-40-points-as-89ers-beat-crane-thunders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-21T20:27:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/tigers-offer-pitcher-kaneko-%c2%a52-billion-four-year-deal-source/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-21T22:18:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/21/basketball/joho-sparks-toyama-victory-rival-iwate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-21T22:46:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-ed-a-20141222.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20141222.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vintage performance: Toyama guard Masashi Joho (right), seen in this file photo, had 20 points in the Grouses' 74-66 triumph over visiting Iwate on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/21/soccer/j-league/aguirre-hold-news-conference-start-asian-cup-training/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-22T08:56:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/22/more-sports/football/stockholm-gives-up-football-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-22T23:03:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/22/more-sports/japanese-duo-stun-gold-medalists/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-22T23:34:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/22/more-sports/nishikori-scoops-athlete-2014-award/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-23T00:11:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-nishikori-a-20141223.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nishikori-a-20141223.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Grand slam: Kei Nishikori was on Monday named the 2014 winner of the grand prize at the Japan Pro Sports Awards.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/22/soccer/j-league/kagawa-steers-clear-questions-manager-aguirre/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-23T00:35:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p14-jsoccer-a-20141223.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jsoccer-a-20141223.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tight-lipped: Shinji Kagawa returned to Japan on Monday to prepare for the Asian Cup but refused to comment on the match-fixing case involving manager Javier Aguirre.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/23/basketball/nba/first-air-jordans-banned-nba-clashing-team-colors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-23T19:43:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/23/figure-skating/ina-bauer-gone-move-lives/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-23T21:05:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jack-a-20141224.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Etched in history: West German skater Ina Bauer, seen here in a promotional shot for the Ice Follies in the 1960s, created the eponymous element during a short competitive career.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/23/more-sports/wrestler-yoshida-captures-12th-national-title-runs-winning-streak-102-matches/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-23T22:51:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-wrestling-a-20141224.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Saori Yoshida]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/23/soccer/j-league/players-should-maintain-trust-in-aguirre-says-nagatomo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-23T22:51:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/23/basketball/fukuoka-fires-duncan-6-16-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-23T22:52:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20141224.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[James Duncan]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/24/soccer/world-cup/hasebe-stunned-by-aguirre-claims/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-24T20:29:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/ace-maeda-re-signs-with-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-24T20:29:38+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/24/sumo/hakuho-kick-bid-history-east-side/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-24T21:02:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p20-sumo-a-20141225.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p20-sumo-a-20141225.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A cut above: Hakuho can set a new all-time record for victories during the New Year basho.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/kaneko-stay-buffaloes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-24T21:02:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaneko-a-20141225.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Home boy: Orix pitcher Chihiro Kaneko speaks at a news conference in Kobe on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/14/basketball/ex-referee-says-bj-league-made-wrong-call-yuzuki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-24T23:21:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120914n1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vocal critic: Former bj-league referee Tim Greene thinks the league needs to improve its officiating department.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/26/more-sports/swimming/hagino-not-satisfied-despite-dominating-in-asian-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-25T11:22:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/p14-swim-a-20140927.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-swim-a-20140927.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Next big thing: Kosuke Hagino has won four gold medals during the Asian Games.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/25/general/world-sports-year-review/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-25T13:24:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/ws-p12-worldtop10-d-20141225.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ws-p12-worldtop10-d-20141225.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Top of the world: Andre Schuerrle lifts the World Cup as his Germany teammates watch on after beating Argentina 1-0 in the final at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium in July.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/25/more-sports/jrfu-suspends-bourke-fifita/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-25T19:34:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/25/baseball/japanese-baseball/marines-make-two-acquisitions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-25T19:37:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/25/figure-skating/dedicated-star-hanyu-targets-third-consecutive-title-nationals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-25T22:34:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-jack-a-20141226-e1419511677481.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20141226.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The favorite: Yuzuru Hanyu skates during a Thursday practice at Big Hat in Nagano. The reigning Olympic and world champion will step on the ice on Friday for the men's short program.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/25/general/top-japan-sports-news-of-2014/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-26T16:02:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/js-p11-japantop10-d-20141225.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[js-p11-japantop10-d-20141225.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Standard bearer: Yuzuru Hanyu celebrates after winning the men's figure skating gold medal at the Sochi Olympics in February.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/26/soccer/allardyce-coming-good-west-ham/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-26T18:30:36+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p13-premier-a-20141227.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce shouts instructions at his players during their English Premier League soccer match against Swansea City at Upton Park in London]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Smart hire: West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce has made a positive impact since he took the reins in June 2011.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-sign-dutchman-van-den-hurk/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-26T18:31:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/26/soccer/fifa-to-honor-veteran-journalist/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-26T18:31:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/26/soccer/rodgers-admits-balotelli-ill-suited-to-liverpools-style-of-play/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-26T18:32:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-soccer-a-20141227.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Spare part: Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says striker Mario Balotelli does not fit well with the team's high-tempo pressing style.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/26/basketball/ryukyu-star-burns-leading-the-way-in-bj-league-all-star-voting/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-26T19:58:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-ed-a-20141227.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20141227.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Popular standout: Ryukyu's Draelon Burns (2), seen in this file photo, leads All-Star fan balloting with 24,994 votes, the bj-league announced on Friday afternoon.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/26/baseball/mlb/uehara-says-red-sox-have-made-good-moves-in-offseason/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-26T22:12:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/26/figure-skating/two-time-defending-champion-hanyu-triumphs-in-short-program/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-27T17:05:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-jack-a-20141227.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20141227.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The hunt for another title: Yuzuru Hanyu sits in first place with 94.35 points after the men's short program on Friday at the All-Japan Championships in Nagano. Hanyu is the two-time defending champion.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/27/soccer/j-league/minamino-seeks-overseas-move/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-27T19:37:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/kuroda-returning-carp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-27T19:41:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p28-kuroda-a-20141228.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p28-kuroda-a-20141228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[I'm coming home: Hiroki Kuroda plans to pitch for the Carp in 2015.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/27/basketball/akita-continues-inspired-play-under-rookie-head-coach-hasegawa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-27T23:20:40+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/27/more-sports/boxing-2/kameda-gym-management-sues-japan-boxing-commission/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-27T23:20:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/27/soccer/j-league/japan-manager-aguirre-protests-innocence-match-fixing-allegations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-28T00:27:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-andrew-a-20141228.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20141228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Passionate defense: Japan national team soccer manager Javier Aguirre breaks the silence over match-fixing allegations from 2011 at a Saturday news conference in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/28/figure-skating/hanyu-claims-third-national-title-impressive-margin/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-28T18:12:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-jack-g-20141228-e1419693652926.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-g-20141228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Their reward: Champion Yuzuru Hanyu (center), silver medalist Shoma Uno (left) and Takahiko Kozuka claimed the top three men's spots at the All-Japan Championships.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/28/more-sports/indias-rahane-kohli-defy-australia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-28T18:51:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/28/soccer/atletico-close-to-sealing-torres-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-28T18:51:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/28/basketball/oka-gakuen-beats-showa-gakuin-winter-cup-girls-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-28T21:00:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-kaz-a-20141229-e1419767832621.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20141229.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Great feeling: The Oka Gakuen High School girls basketball team poses for photographs after capturing the Winter Cup title on Sunday at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. Oka Gakuen defeated Chiba Prefecture's Showa Gakuin High School 75-52.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/28/more-sports/nishikori-targets-semifinal-sweep/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-28T21:54:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/28/figure-skating/miyahara-rises-occasion-nabs-national-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-28T23:30:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-jack-a-20141229-e1419776459659.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jack-a-20141229.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[National champ: Satoko Miyahara performs during Sunday's free skate at the All-Japan Championships. Miyahara took home her first national title with 195.60 points.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/29/figure-skating/machida-announces-retirement-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-29T22:50:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/29/baseball/japanese-baseball/swallows-sign-reliever-ondrusek/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-29T23:55:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/29/soccer/world-cup/japan-players-put-faith-aguirre/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-29T23:54:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-jsoccer-a-20141230-e1419860880788.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20141230.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Let’s work: Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo heads a ball as teammate Keisuke Honda watches on during a national team training camp in Narashino, Chiba Prefecture, on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/29/basketball/hachimura-delivers-meisei-claims-high-school-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-30T11:45:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-kaz-a-20141230-e1419860877285.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20141230.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Arise King Louis: Louis Hachimura dunks during Meisei High School's 71-69 win over Fukuoka University Ohori High School in the boy's final of the All-Japan High School Tournament in Tokyo on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/30/more-sports/football/jo-to-step-in-for-suspended-yun/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-30T18:23:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/30/basketball/togashi-shines-with-11-point-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-30T18:23:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/30/general/bowl-game-experiences-provide-lifetime-memories/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-30T18:32:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/30/more-sports/football/ryan-smith-trestman-fired-purge-black-monday/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-30T18:33:57+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p14-nfl-a-20141231.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-nfl-a-20141231.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Finished in the Big Apple: The New York Jets dismissed coach Rex Ryan (left) and GM John Idzik on Monday following a disappointing 4-12 season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/30/figure-skating/hanyu-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-30T20:23:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p14-jack-a-20141231-e1419938544976.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-a-20141231.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Time off the ice: Yuzuru Hanyu is expected to miss a month of figure skating after undergoing surgery for a bladder problem.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/30/more-sports/boxing-2/inoue-seizes-wbo-super-flyweight-title-second-round-knockout-narvaez/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-30T23:20:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-kaz-a-20141231.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20141231.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Strategic blow: Challenger Naoya Inoue punches Argentina's Omar Narvaez in the head during their WBO super flyweight title at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Tuesday. Inoue captured the title with a second-round knockout.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/30/basketball/ex-apache-coach-bryant-hired-lead-struggling-fukuoka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-30T23:21:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p14-ed-a-20141231.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-ed-a-20141231.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Third time around: Former Tokyo Apache bench boss Joe Bryant, who coached in the bj-league for four seasons and the JBL for one season, is returning to Japan to lead the Rizing Fukuoka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/10/olympics/olympic-construction-transformed-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-31T16:51:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/p14-whiting-a-20141011.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-whiting-a-20141011.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Enduring legacy: Nippon Budokan was one of many structures built for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Designed by architect Mamoru Yamada, it played host to the first Olympic judo event.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/31/soccer/j-league/source-man-city-group-looking-increase-marinos-stake/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-31T19:56:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/31/more-sports/boxing-2/uchiyama-slips-back-groove-defend-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-31T22:08:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-kaz-a-20150101.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3 kaz-a 20150101]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No rust: WBA super featherweight champion Takashi Uchiyama throws a punch against Argentine challenger Israel Perez during their title bout at Tokyo’s Ota City General Gymnasium on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/12/31/soccer/world-cup/endo-relishing-fourth-asian-cup-appearance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2014-12-31T22:08:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/w3-jsoccer-a-20150101-e1420027272252.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150101.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Master and apprentice: Yasuhito Endo (left) and Gaku Shibasaki take part in a national team training session in Narashino, Chiba Prefecture, on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/01/general/read-sports-stories-2014/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-02T00:03:50+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/ice-time-a-20140222.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[ice-time-a-20140222]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The final act: Yuna Kim was the last skater in the women's free program on Thursday in Sochi, Russia .]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/02/more-sports/track-field/aoyama-gakuin-leads-tokyo-hakone-ekiden/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-02T20:20:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-ekiden-a-20150103-e1420197601205.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ekiden-a-20150103.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mission accomplished: Daichi Kamino of Aoyama Gakuin University wins the fifth stage of the Tokyo-Hakone collegiate ekiden championship on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/02/soccer/managers-find-going-tough-ashleys-newcastle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-02T20:31:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-premier-a-20150103.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Can't please them all: Despite the team's solid financial footing, Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley, seen arriving at his seat for a game in September 2013 in Liverpool, England, has been a frequent target of fans' complaints.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/02/basketball/ryuku-ushers-in-2015-with-victory-over-shinshu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-03T15:15:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/02/figure-skating/machidas-decision-quit-selfish-untimely/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-03T16:45:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-jack-b-20150103.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Unsmooth move: Tatsuki Machida, who was the silver medalist at worlds in 2014 and the fifth-place finisher at the Sochi Olympics, retired on Sunday with no advanced warning to Japan Skating Federation officials in Nagano.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/03/baseball/hillman-embraces-new-opportunity-astros/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-03T21:41:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p25-wayne-a-20150104.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-wayne-a-20150104.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back home in Texas : Trey Hillman, seen here during his days as manager of the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters, is now a coach for the Houston Astros.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/03/more-sports/football/fujitsu-outplays-kwansei-gakuin-claims-first-rice-bowl-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-03T21:45:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hiroshi-a-20150104.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Surging ahead: Fujitsu Frontiers running back Gino Gordon carries the ball against the Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters in the Rice Bowl at Tokyo Dome on Saturday. Fujitsu defeated Kwansei Gakuin 33-24.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/03/more-sports/track-field/aoyama-gakuin-takes-ekiden-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-03T22:05:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/03/basketball/hamamatsu-rolls-13th-straight-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-03T23:01:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150104.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Steady veteran: Hamamatsu guard Masahiro Oguchi (right), seen a file photo, contributed 11 points in a 92-66 road win over Nara on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/04/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/endo-takes-third-in-moguls-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-04T18:56:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/04/more-sports/football/cameron-delighted-share-success-brother/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-04T19:20:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150105.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oh brother: Fujitsu quarterback Colby Cameron (left) and older brother Jordan, a tight end with the Cleveland Browns, chat on the sidelines after Fujitsu's 33-24 win over Kwansei Gakuin University in the Rice Bowl at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/04/soccer/world-cup/japan-beats-auckland-asian-cup-warm/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-04T22:27:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150105.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Lie of the land: Keisuke Honda takes a shot during Japan's 2-0 win over Auckland City in a warmup match in Cessnock, Australia, on Sunday ahead of the Asian Cup.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/04/basketball/broncos-finally-claim-first-win-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-05T14:12:04+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/04/basketball/hachimura-beginning-turn-heads-overseas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-05T14:20:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p11-kaz-a-20150105.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-kaz-a-20150105.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hoop dreams: Rui Hachimura competes during the All-Japan Tournament in late December.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/05/soccer/world-cup/japan-prepares-step-unknown-palestine-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-05T23:00:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p14-jsoccer-a-20150106.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jsoccer-a-20150106.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Easy does it: Japan's players run laps at a training session Sunday in Cessnock, Australia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/05/soccer/j-league/minamino-leave-cerezo-salzburg/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-05T23:02:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-cerezo-a-20150106.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Takumi Minamino]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/06/more-sports/nishikori-expresses-confidence-new-season-commences/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-06T20:29:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-nishikori-a-20150107.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nishikori-a-20150107.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ready to go: Kei Nishikori is scheduled to begin his 2015 season on Wednesday at the Brisbane International.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/06/sumo/yokozuna-kakuryu-announces-engagement-23-year-old-mongolian/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-06T20:30:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-sumo-a-20150107-e1420543579641.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-sumo-a-20150107.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wedding plans: Mongolian yokozuna Kakuryu and countrywoman Dashnyam Munkhzaya on Tuesday revealed they are engaged.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/06/basketball/nba/cavs-thunder-knicks-swap-players/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-06T20:39:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/07/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/kasai-rewrites-mark-at-four-hills/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-07T20:05:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/07/soccer/okazaki-muses-on-playing-in-epl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-07T20:05:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/07/soccer/japan-looking-put-troubles-back-burner-asian-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-07T20:47:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p14-andrew-a-20150108.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-andrew-a-20150108.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Advance Australia Fair: FC Tokyo forward Yoshinori Muto (right) is one of several newcomers in Japan's squad for the Asian Cup in Australia this month.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/07/basketball/financial-woes-force-trians-quit-nbl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-07T22:17:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-kaz-a-20150108.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150108.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Better days: Takuya Kawamura (left) celebrates with his Wakayama Trians teammates in a game against the Hitachi Sunrockers at Ota City General Gymnasium during the 2013-14 season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/08/basketball/nba/jordans-epic-playoff-effort-celtics-still-resonates-nearly-30-years-later/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-08T19:50:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/08/basketball/shimane-signs-forward-witherspoon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-08T22:43:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/09/sumo/history-in-the-making-as-hakuho-goes-for-33-championships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-09T10:20:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015-01-07T08JAPAN-SUMO.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Mongolian-born grand sumo champion Yokozuna Hakuho performs New Year's ring-entering rite at annual celebration for New Year at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mongolian-born grand sumo champion Yokozuna Hakuho performs the New Year's ring-entering rite at the annual celebration for the New Year at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo January 7, 2015.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/08/olympics/olympics-karate-appeals-for-inclusion-in-tokyo-olympics/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-09T19:56:26+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/09/figure-skating/will-murakami-ever-realize-full-potential/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-09T20:14:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p14-jack-a-20150110.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-a-20150110.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Enigma: Despite possessing all of the necessary attributes to succeed at the highest level, Kanako Murakami has won just one competition in the past four seasons.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/09/more-sports/nishikori-rolls-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-09T20:16:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p14-tennis-a-20150110.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-tennis-a-20150110.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sublime: Kei Nishikori plays a shot from Bernard Tomic in their quarterfinal match at the Brisbane International on Friday. Nishikori won 6-0, 6-4.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/09/soccer/martinez-struggling-keep-everton-competitive/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-09T20:16:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p13-premier-a-20150110.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-premier-a-20150110.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Facing scrutiny: Everton manager Roberto Martinez, whose team is just above the relegation zone now, can't escape criticism after leading his club to a fifth-place finish last season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/09/basketball/ex-apache-c-swift-arrested-for-robbery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-09T20:23:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/09/basketball/bridgeman-hill-to-bid-on-hawks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-09T20:23:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/10/soccer/kagawa-injury-scare-practice/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-10T23:29:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/10/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/takanashi-notches-first-win-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-10T23:29:39+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/10/basketball/dragonflies-stun-alvark-reach-japan-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-10T23:40:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-kaz-a-20150111-e1420900026177.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150111.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dragon's den: Hiroshima's Atsunobu Hirao goes to the basket during the Dragonflies' 80-78 win over the Toyota Alvark in the semifinals of the All-Japan Championship at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/10/baseball/japanese-baseball/toritani-may-thrived-majors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-10T23:40:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p26-jason-a-20150111.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-jason-a-20150111.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No place like home: Takashi Toritani had decided to remain in Japan for the upcoming 2015 season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/10/soccer/report-mainz-rejects-leicester-bid-okazaki/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-10T23:40:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-okazaki-a-20150111-e1420900039747.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-okazaki-a-20150111.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hot property: Japan striker Shinji Okazaki has scored eight times in 16 league appearances for Mainz this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/10/basketball/lakestars-triumph-over-bambitious/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-10T23:44:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/10/sumo/hakuko-braced-shot-history/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-11T07:50:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-sumo-a-20150111.jpg]]></image:title>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/10/olympics/kenyan-greats-call-law-punish-dopers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-11T17:26:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p25-ed-a-20150111.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-ed-a-20150111.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Advocate for tougher punishment: IOC honorary member and Olympic legend Kip Keino, speaking at the Kip Keino School in Eldoret, Kenya, says Kenya must enact stronger penalties for doping.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/11/basketball/watanabe-has-career-high-12-points/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-11T21:05:07+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/11/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-impresses-opening-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-11T21:17:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-sumo-a-20150112.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back to work: Yokozuna Hakuho (left) takes on Tochiozan on Sunday, the first day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, at Ryogoku Kokugikan. Hakuho, who defeated his foe, is vying for his fifth straight title.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/new-hawks-manager-kudo-says-examination-players-injury-history-key-prevention/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-11T23:01:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/12/soccer/world-cup/houllier-challenges-japan-take-next-step/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-12T11:00:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w1-andrew-a-20150113.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-andrew-a-20150113.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gut-check time: Japan failed to meet even moderate expectations during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/12/more-sports/wozniacki-quits-sydney-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-12T22:59:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/12/soccer/world-cup/houllier-challenges-japan-raise-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-12T23:06:09+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p11-andrew-a-20150113.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-andrew-a-20150113.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gut-check time: Japan failed to meet even moderate expectations during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/12/more-sports/golf/debutant-matsuyama-shares-lead-kapalua/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-12T23:06:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-golf-a-20150113.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First impressions: Hideki Matsuyama putts during the third round of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/12/soccer/world-cup/japan-cruises-past-palestine-in-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-12T23:09:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-jsoccer-a-20150113.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150113.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nothing too tough: Japan's Maya Yoshida celebrates with Shinji Kagawa after scoring against Palestine during their Group D match at the Asian Cup on Monday in Newcastle, Australia. Japan won 4-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/12/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-saito-braces-vital-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-12T23:13:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p11-jason-a-20150113.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-jason-a-20150113.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[More left to prove: A spot in the starting rotation is what the Fighters' Yuki Saito has his sights set on this spring.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/12/more-sports/welsh-legend-williams-helps-mitsubishi-move-closer-to-top-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-12T23:16:00+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/12/basketball/sunrockers-outclass-dragonflies-claim-first-emperors-cup-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-12T23:17:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-kaz-a-20150113.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150113.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sunny side up: Hitachi center Josh Heytvelt looks to take a shot underneath the basket during the Sunrockers' 81-66 win over the Hiroshima Dragonflies in the men's final of the All-Japan Championship on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/12/more-sports/swimming/swimmer-tomita-denies-stealing-camera-korean-court/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-12T23:17:58+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-swim-a-20150113-e1421072111769.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-swim-a-20150113.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Naoya Tomita]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/12/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-bulldozes-tochinoshin/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-12T23:18:06+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p11-sumo-a-20150113-e1421071018394.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-sumo-a-20150113.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sweet success: Takarafuji (left) gets to grips with Kakuryu at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/12/soccer/world-cup/honda-slams-basketball-referee-win-palestine/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-13T14:50:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-honda-a-20150113.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-honda-a-20150113.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Slam dunk: Japan's Keisuke Honda (left) takes on Palestine's Abdallah Jaber during their Asian Cup first-round match in Newcastle, Australia, on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/13/sumo/basho-reports/kakuryu-bounces-back-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-13T20:01:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p13-sumo-a-20150114.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20150114.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[In control: Yokozuna Harumafuji (left) pushes Ikioi to the edge of the raised ring en route to victory on Monday at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. KYODO]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/13/general/new-years-resolutions-man-sports-hopes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-13T20:26:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/14/soccer/world-cup/piece-of-jules-rimet-trophy-found/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-14T20:07:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/14/soccer/world-cup/kagawa-beginning-feel-pressure-ahead-match-iraq/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-14T23:05:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-jsoccer-a-20150115.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150115.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ready to deliver: Shinji Kagawa is eager to open his account under Japan manager Javier Aguirre.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/14/soccer/world-cup/court-accepts-match-fixing-claim-involving-japan-manager-aguirre/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-14T23:07:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-aguirre-a-20150115.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-aguirre-a-20150115.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Long arm of the law: Japan manager Javier Aguirre may be called upon to defend himself in a Spanish court over match-fixing allegations. Aguirre has denied any involvement.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/14/soccer/world-cup/afc-defends-referees-honda-criticism/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-14T23:08:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p14-asia-cup-a-20150115.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-asia-cup-a-20150115.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Keisuke Honda]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/15/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-avoids-shock-defeat-ikioi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-15T20:21:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p9-sumo-a-20150116-e1421319976989.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p9-sumo-a-20150116.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leverage: Ozeki Kisenosato (left) defeats sekiwake Aoiyama on Thursday in a New Year Grand Sumo Tournament match at Ryogoku Kokugikan.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/15/basketball/revolving-door-coaches-damaging-growth-japanese-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-15T20:24:27+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-ed-a-20150116.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150116.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tough business: Head coach Juan Manuel Hurtado Perez (hand raised) didn't survive a second season with the NBL's Levanga Hokkaido.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/15/more-sports/nara-reaches-hobbart-international-semis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-15T21:46:28+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/15/baseball/matsui-not-expected-to-serve-as-spring-training-instructor-for-giants-owner-says/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-15T21:46:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/15/soccer/world-cup/japan-coach-aguirre-remains-silent-on-allegations/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-15T22:36:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/15/basketball/trians-handed-life-preserver-complete-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-16T00:56:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-kaz-a-20150115.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150115.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Live to fight another day: Takuya Kawamura (right), seen in this file photo from the 2013-14 NBL season, has stayed on the Wakayama Trians, who will keep playing in the remainder of the season under a new management.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/16/more-sports/aussie-open-draw-looks-good-for-nole-serena/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-16T20:21:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p14-tennis-a-20150117.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-tennis-a-20150117.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fourth seed: Defending Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka plays a shot during practice in Melbourne, Australia, on Friday. The tournament begins on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/16/soccer/manchester-uniteds-high-priced-squad-fails-to-inspire-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-16T20:23:19+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p13-premier-a-20150117.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-premier-a-20150117.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Work in progress: Manchester United's Daley Blind (right) has made an impact for the revamped squad this season, while other newcomers have been slowed down by injuries.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/16/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-hakuho-improves-to-6-0/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-16T20:23:46+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p13-sumo-a-20150117-e1421406276471.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20150117.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[En route to victory: Harumafuji (left) competes against Toyonoshima at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday. Harumafuji raised his record to 6-0, while Toyonoshima fell to 3-3.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/kuroda-speaks-out-on-decision-to-pitch-in-npb-this-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-16T20:25:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/16/general/usoc-gets-olympic-bid-wrong-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-16T20:26:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p14-jack-a-20150117.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-a-20150117.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Missed opportunity: The Golden Gate Bridge won't be a part of the U.S. bid for the 2024 Olympics after San Francisco was passed over in favor of Boston as the nominated city by the USOC.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/16/more-sports/brengle-beats-nara-in-hobart-international-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-16T20:29:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/15/soccer/jfa-wont-answer-reports-match-fixing-case-involving-aguirre-asian-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-16T21:18:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-andrew-a-20150116-e1421319974422.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20150116.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Facing scrutiny: Japan Football Association president Kuniya Daini speaks to reporters at a Thursday news conference in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/16/soccer/world-cup/honda-penalty-sparks-japan-victory-iraq/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-16T22:06:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-soccer-a-20150117.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-soccer-a-20150117.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[What decided the game: Japan's Keisuke Honda scores on a penalty kick in the 23rd minute against Irag in their Asian Cup Group D match in Brisbane, Australia, on Friday. Japan defeated Iraq 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/17/baseball/mlb/kawasaki-agrees-deal-jays/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-17T21:20:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/17/soccer/world-cup/kagawa-recalls-kobe-earthquake/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-17T21:29:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p27-kagawa-a-20150118.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-kagawa-a-20150118.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Never forget: Kobe native Shinji Kagawa (center) is currently representing Japan at the Asian Cup in Australia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/abe-leaves-big-shoes-fill-catchers-spot-lineup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-17T21:33:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p26-jason-a-20150118.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-jason-a-20150118.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Catch me if you can: Longtime Giants catcher Shinnosuke Abe is expected to make the transition to first base for the 2015 season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/17/sumo/basho-reports/harumafuji-falls-jokoryu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-17T21:33:29+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p26-sumo-a-20150118-e1421497039144.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-sumo-a-20150118.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Whatever it takes: Yokozuna Hakuho (left) forces Takayasu out of the raised ring on Saturday at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/17/soccer/j-league/king-kazu-guides-vissel-kobe-victory-nakata-former-japan-internationals-charity-soccer-match/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-17T21:34:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-kobe-soccer-a-20150118-e1421497017940.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kobe-soccer-a-20150118.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[An appropriate measure: A moment of silent is observed before Saturday's charity soccer match in Kobe.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/17/baseball/five-key-questions-2015-npb-season-approaches/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-17T21:34:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-wayne-a-20150118.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-wayne-a-20150118.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Got my eye on you: MLB scouts will be keeping track of the way the season plays out for Orix ace Chihiro Kaneko and others.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/18/basketball/fukuoka-triumphs-first-game-new-coach-joe-bryant/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-18T00:17:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-ed-a-20150118.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150118.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[First step: Rizing Fukuoka head coach Joe Bryant, seen coaching the now-defunct Tokyo Apache in this file photo, led his new club to a 72-70 win over the Shimane Susanoo Magic on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/18/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/takanashi-misses-podium-in-zao/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-18T19:46:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/18/soccer/s-korea-scores-surprise-victory-australia-asian-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-18T19:52:44+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p12-soccer-a-20150119.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-soccer-a-20150119.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Flying high: South Korea's Kwak Tae-hwi moves for the ball against Australia's Tomi Juric in their Asian Cup match in Brisbane on Saturday night. South Korea won 1-0.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/18/more-sports/injured-del-potro-withdraws-australian-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-18T20:03:04+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p12-tennis-a-20150119.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-tennis-a-20150119.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Setback: Juan Martin del Potro, who missed most of last season after surgery on his left wrist, will not play in the Australian Open due to concerns about the injury.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/18/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-hakuho-still-undefeated/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-18T20:06:11+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/p11-sumo-a-20150119-e1421578678421.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-sumo-a-20150119.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Get over here: Hakuho (left) gets to grips with Aminishiki at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/18/more-sports/honda-stays-on-course-for-top-league-promotion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-18T21:04:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/18/soccer/world-cup/japans-players-rally-around-fined-honda/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-18T21:05:20+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-jsoccer-a-20150119-e1421582628635.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150119.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dig deep: Japan's Keisuke Honda takes part in a training session in Melbourne, Australia, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/18/basketball/mbaye-runs-riot-nbl-star-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-18T21:51:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-kaz-a-20150119.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150119.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[West is best: Amath M'Baye of the West team goes to the basket during the NBL All_Star Game on Sunday at Ota City General Gymnasium.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/18/basketball/lakestars-halt-phoenixs-win-streak-at-15/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-18T22:21:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/19/baseball/mlb/marlins-mulling-two-year-ichiro-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-19T22:51:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/japan-co-host-premier-12-baseball-world-tourney/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-19T23:08:15+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-jason-a-20150120.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20150120.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All together now: WBSC president Riccardo Fraccari (third from left) poses for a photo with other baseball officials and Samurai Japan manager Hiroki Kokubo (far right) during a news conference to announce details about the 2015 Premier 12 on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/19/soccer/world-cup/aguirre-warns-players-comments-ahead-jordan-clash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-19T23:08:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Warming up: Yasuhito Endo (center) and his Japan teammates take part in a training session in Melbourne, Australia, on Monday ahead of Tuesday's game against Jordan.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/19/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-sees-monster-ichinojo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-19T23:08:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Master and apprentice: Hakuho (left) lays a hand on Ichinojo at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/19/baseball/japanese-baseball/taiwan-born-ballplayer-taiho-dies-leukemia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-19T23:09:40+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yasuaki Taiho]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/20/more-sports/judo/ex-olympic-judo-champ-saito-dies/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-20T20:17:22+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13 briefs-b 20150121]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Moment in time: Judoka Hitoshi Saito celebrates his gold medal-winning triumph in the men's over-95 category at the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. Saito, who repeated as champion at the 1988 Seoul Games, died on Tuesday at age 54.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/20/soccer/world-cup/iraq-advances-asian-cup-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-20T22:25:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fight for it: Ahmed Yaseen Gheni of Iraq (right) and Palestine's Jaka Hbaisha vie for the ball during their Group D match at the AFC Asian Cup in Canberra, Australia, on Tuesday. Iraq beat Palestine 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/20/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-overpowers-aoiyama/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-20T22:26:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Perfect 10: Yokozuna Hakuho drops Aoiyama at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday. Hakuho improved to 10-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/20/basketball/nba/jordans-competitive-drive-still-legendary-today/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-20T22:26:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[One of a kind: Michael Jordan, seen competing in the All-Star Slam Dunk Contest in 1988 at Chicago Stadium, wowed his rivals with his unmatched intensity on the court. |Diego Estafano/CC BY-SA 3.0]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/20/soccer/world-cup/honda-strikes-japan-prevails-jordan-finishes-atop-group-d/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-21T00:07:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fired up: Japan's Shinji Kagawa celebrates his 82nd-minute goal against Jordan in an Asian Cup mach on Tuesday in Melbourne, Australia. Japan beat Jordan 2-0 to win Group D.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/21/soccer/world-cup/honda-slams-afc-asian-cup-schedule/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-21T19:50:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Freedom of speech: Keisuke Honda prepares to control the ball during Japan's 2-0 win over Jordan at the Asian Cup in Melbourne, Australia, on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/21/more-sports/football/manning-can-thrive-kubiaks-system/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-21T20:54:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Together again: New Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak (left) is greeted by general manager John Elway in Englewood, Colorado, on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/21/soccer/world-cup/japan-captain-hasebe-shrugs-scheduling-concerns/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-21T22:46:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Task at hand: Makoto Hasebe says Japan should focus on United Arab Emirates and not the Asian Cup schedule.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/21/sumo/basho-reports/yokozuna-hakuho-extends-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-21T22:58:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[I'll take that: Hakuho leaves the ring after his victory on Wednesday, the 11th day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/21/soccer/japan-gathering-steam-asian-cup-gets-business/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-21T22:59:51+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hurdle cleared: Yuto Nagatomo leaps over a challenge from Jordan's Tareq Khattab during Japan's 2-0 win at the Asian Cup in Melbourne, Australia, on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/21/more-sports/football/j-wave-air-live-radio-broadcast-super-bowl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-22T19:54:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Coming to you live: From left: sports anchor Yuji Kondo, freelance announcer Rio Hirai and actor Tetsuya Bessho pose for pictures at a news conference at J-Wave on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/22/baseball/mlb/marlins-offer-ichiro-one-year-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-22T23:30:30+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/22/baseball/japanese-baseball/toritani-rejoins-tigers-on-five-year-deal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-22T23:31:34+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/22/olympics/summer-olympics/wrestling/london-olympic-wrestling-champion-yonemitsu-to-retire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-22T23:31:36+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/22/soccer/world-cup/spectacular-cahill-kicks-australia-past-china/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-22T23:36:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Degree of difficulty: Australia's Tim Cahill scores on an overhead kick during his team's 2-0 win over China in the Asian Cup quarterfinals on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/22/baseball/mlb/tanaka-says-everything-fine-workout-former-rakuten-teammates/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-22T23:37:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ace OK: New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (second from left) laughs during a training session with members of the Eagles' pitching staff at Rakuten's indoor facility in Sendai on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/22/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-closing-historic-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-22T23:37:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Face-to-face: Hakuho (rear) grapples with Kotoshogiku during the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/22/basketball/takamatsu-searching-solution-season-slips-away/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-23T16:05:36+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/23/soccer/little-hope-horizon-long-suffering-aston-villa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-23T20:23:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-premier-a-20150124.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dreadful start: Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert (left), seen greeting Liverpool counterpart Brendan Rodgers before last Saturday's game, has watched his team win only two of 18 Premier League games this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/23/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/yoshito-watabe-sits-seventh-after-first-day-of-world-cup-nordic-combined-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-23T20:25:07+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/23/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-bests-legendary-taihos-record-with-33rd-carreer-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-23T20:36:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sumo 20150124web a]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yokozuna Hakuho pushes ozeki Kisenosato out of the dohyo during a rematch of the final bout at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. With his victory, coupled with Harumafuji's loss to rival yokozuna Kakuryu in the day's penultimate bout, Hakuho clinched his 33rd career championship, surpassing the record of 32 titles he shared with sumo legend Taiho.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/23/soccer/world-cup/iraq-edges-iran-on-penalties-advances-to-asian-cup-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-23T21:29:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Moving ahead: Iran's Ashkan Dejagah (left) and Dhurgham Ismael of Iraq compete for the ball during Friday's Asian Cup quarterfinal match in Canberra, Australia. Iraq beat Iran 7-6 in a penalty shootout. AFP-JIJI]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/23/soccer/japan-falls-uae-penalty-kicks-asian-cup-quarterfinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-23T22:41:46+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Agony of defeat: Japan's players react to their 5-4 penalty shootout defeat to UAE in the Asian Cup quarterfinals on Friday in Sydney.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/24/soccer/uae-host-2019-asian-cup-sources/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-24T21:07:46+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/24/soccer/jfa-chief-aguirre-will-remain-manager/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-24T21:11:19+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/24/soccer/japan-reflects-loss/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-24T21:21:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Down for the count: (Top) Members of the Japan team react after losing to United Arab Emirates in the Asian Cup quarterfinals on Friday in Sydney.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/24/basketball/takamatsu-snaps-14-game-losing-streak/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-24T23:54:27+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/24/soccer/j-league/new-marinos-manager-mombaerts-ready-get-ball-rolling/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-25T05:08:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-andrew-a-20150125.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back to the basics: Yuji Nakazawa (left) and Yokohama F. Marinos slumped to seventh place in the J. League in 2014 after finishing second the previous year.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/24/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-collects-800th-victory-top-division/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-25T05:10:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-sumo-a-20150125.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One more to go: Yokozuna Hakuho defeats Harumafuji on Saturday to improve to 14-0 at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, which wraps up on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/24/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/watabe-takes-third-sapporo-meet/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-25T15:22:43+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-01-25T20:27:32+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/25/basketball/wats-head-into-all-star-break-with-win-over-b-corsairs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-25T22:56:02+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-01-25T22:57:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wild ride: Panasonic's Shota Horie takes on the Toshiba defense during the Wild Knights' 50-15 LIXIL Cup semifinal win on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/25/soccer/stielike-warns-south-korea-end-like-japan-federer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-25T22:57:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Game, set and match: South Korea's players train in Sydney on Sunday ahead of their Asian Cup semifinal against Iraq on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/25/soccer/j-league/aguirre-says-no-contact-from-authorities-in-match-fixing-case/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-25T22:57:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150126.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Business as usual: National team manager Javier Aguirre is escorted by Narita airport staff after returning to Japan with his team on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/25/sumo/basho-reports/hakuho-finishes-perfect-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-25T22:58:33+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20150126.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Focal point: Hakuho acknowledges the crowd after finishing the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament with a perfect record on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/26/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/takanashi-loses-world-cup-lead/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-26T23:08:48+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/26/basketball/helicopter-flies-reunion-bryant-fukuoka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-26T23:20:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150127.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Crowd-pleasing star: John "Helicopter" Humphrey, seen representing the Saitama Broncos in the Slam Dunk Contest at the 2011-12 bj-league All-Star Game at Saitama Super Arena, is one of the most popular players in league history.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/26/sumo/record-setter-hakuho-seeks-next-challenge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-26T23:20:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-sumo-a-20150127.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The king: Hakuho has more Emperor's Cups than any wrestler in the history of sumo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/27/basketball/nba/shameful-practice-resting-healthy-players-must-end/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-27T19:33:13+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-a-20150128.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Always delivered: Hall of Fame power forward Karl Malone, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, rarely missed a game during his 18 seasons with the Utah Jazz.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/26/soccer/south-korea-sinks-iraq-reach-asian-cup-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-27T21:27:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-asian-cup-a-20150127.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tangled up: Iraq's Kalaf Al-Muntafik (left) and South Korea's Kim Jin-su fight for the ball during their Asian Cup semifinal in Sydney on Monday night.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/27/sumo/praise-hakuho-know/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-27T22:57:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/20150125-hakuho.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[20150125-hakuho]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hakuho prepares for a toast to broken records and a undefeated finish on Jan. 25, the final day of the New Year Basho.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/28/more-sports/nishikori-exits-australian-open-after-quarterfinal-loss-to-wawrinka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-28T15:55:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w1-nishikori-a-20150129.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-nishikori-a-20150129.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Thousand-yard stare: Stan Wawrinka (left) consoles Kei Nishikori after winning their Australian Open quarterfinal in straight sets on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/28/soccer/j-village-to-partially-reopen-in-2018/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-28T20:41:52+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/28/more-sports/mcquaid-armstrong-was-scapegoat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-28T20:42:08+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/28/soccer/jfa-right-pass-convenient-opportunity-fire-aguirre/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-28T21:47:27+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-scene-a-20150129.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Must do better: Javier Aguirre led defending champion Japan only as far as the quarterfinals at this year's Asian Cup, in his first tournament since taking the job last August.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/28/more-sports/nishikori-reflects-aussie-open-exit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-28T23:08:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-tennis-a-20150129.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tennis-a-20150129.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Can't bear to watch: Kei Nishikori reacts after missing a return during his match against Stanislas Wawrinka during the Australian Open quarterfinals on Wednesday in Melbourne, Australia.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/28/basketball/kawabuchi-help-lead-task-force-charged-solving-japans-basketball-impasse/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-29T15:27:05+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150129.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The task at hand: Former J. League chairman and task force chairman Saburo Kawabuchi (left) speaks as co-chairman Ingo Weiss listens during a news conference in Tokyo after the first meeting of task force on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/29/baseball/mlb/marlins-glad-add-ichiro/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-29T21:28:03+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p8-jason-b-20150130.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Taking my talents to South Beach: Ichiro Suzuki shows off his new Miami Marlins jersey during his introductory news conference on Thursday. Ichiro is joining the National League club on a one-year deal worth $2 million.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/29/basketball/ryukyus-mchenry-plays-pivotal-role-dominant-defensive-squad/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-29T23:08:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsui-brief-stint-observer-baystars-training-camp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-30T01:49:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/23/baseball/japanese-baseball/former-catcher-furuta-voted-into-japanese-baseball-hall-of-fame/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-30T14:25:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/w3-jball-a-20150124.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150124.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A lasting legacy: Longtime Swallows star Atsuya Furuta, a key figure on four Japan Series title-winning teams, was voted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in his third year of eligibility, it was announced on Friday.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/29/sumo/hakuho-leads-sumos-mongolian-invasion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-30T18:43:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/n-hakuho-a-20150130.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[n-hakuho-a-20150130.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mongolian-born grand sumo champion Hakuho performs the New Year's ring-entering rite at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 7. The yokozuna captured his 33rd Emperor's Cup last Friday, surpassing the legendary Taiho and becoming the sole leader on the career tournament victory list.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/30/more-sports/toyota-plans-return-to-world-rally/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-30T20:02:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/30/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsui-plans-visit-giants-training-camp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-30T20:11:43+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/30/more-sports/football/breaking-key-factors-super-bowl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-30T20:16:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-hiroshi-a-20150131.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Major quest: Tom Brady will be going for his fourth NFL title when the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday in Glendale, Arizona.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/30/general/reason-fans-despair-nishikoris-defeat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-30T20:28:18+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-b-20150131.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Time on his side: Kei Nishikori, ranked No. 5 in the world, advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open this week. Despite losing, experts are high on his future prospects.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/30/basketball/nba/nba-different-look-star-break-nears/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-30T20:31:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[How things change: Guard Kobe Bryant is out with a rotator cuff injury, and the Lakers (13-34 through Thursday) are no longer one of the West's elite teams.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/30/soccer/mourinhos-tactics-whining-tarnish-impressive-record/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-30T22:49:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-premier-a-20150131.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Over the top: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has a history of lashing out at officials and belittling them if he thinks a call goes against his team.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/30/more-sports/track-field/kenyan-marathoner-jeptoo-gets-two-year-doping-ban/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-30T22:49:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/30/basketball/aomori-signs-klaiber-releases-saunders/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-30T23:02:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/31/baseball/fortune-shine-cubs-15/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-31T20:37:36+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-wayne-a-20150201.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One of the greats: Ernie Banks was one of the most beloved figures in the long history of the Chicago Cubs franchise.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/spring-training-set-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-31T20:39:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/31/baseball/japanese-baseball/ichiros-move-marlins-can-generate-results/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-31T20:40:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jason-a-20150201.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Writing a new chapter: Ichiro Suzuki will be playing in the National League for the first time in his career in 2015.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/31/soccer/j-league/nishikawa-motivated-past-failures/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-31T20:41:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-andrew-a-20150201.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Last line of defense: Urawa Reds goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa is ready to help Reds finish the job and win a championship this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/01/31/general/japan-coaches-awards-recognize-top-coaches-throughout-nation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-01-31T21:47:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150201.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Prestigious honor: Yuichiro Fujita, head coach for the Higashi Fukuoka High School rugby team, receives the best coach award from presenter and former soccer player Nobutoshi Kaneda at the Japan Coaches' Awards on Jan. 23 in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/01/more-sports/golf/matsuyama-closes-in-on-second-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-01T19:33:14+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/01/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/takanashi-third-at-world-cup-meet-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-01T19:33:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/01/soccer/okazaki-keen-on-leicester-switch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-01T19:33:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/01/more-sports/track-field/estifanos-triumphs-at-beppu-oita/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-01T19:33:31+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/01/more-sports/panasonic-battles-pain-barrier-claim-top-league-crown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-01T20:28:15+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-rugby-a-20150202.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Knight vision: Panasonic's Berrick Barnes scores a try during the Wild Knights' 30-12 win over Yamaha Jubilo in the Top League finale at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/new-hawks-skipper-kudo-happy-avoid-injuries-spring-training-begins/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-01T22:45:26+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150202.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fit and healthy: Fukuoka Softbank manager Kimiyasu Kudo waves to the crowd during the first day of the Hawks' spring training camp in Miyazaki on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/02/basketball/west-prevails-in-high-tempo-bj-league-all-star-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-02T10:58:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-ed-a-20150203.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Once upon a time in the West: Ryuichi Kishimoto of the Western Conference shoots during the bj-league All-Star Game in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/gurriel-officially-signs-with-baystars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-02T21:22:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/milestone-chasing-wada-heating-up-in-dragons-camp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-02T21:24:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-wada-a-20150203.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Milestone man: Chunichi veteran Kazuhiro Wada is on track to reach the 2,000-hit mark during the 2015 season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/02/sumo/fellow-wrestlers-react-to-hakuho-criticisms/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-02T21:25:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-sumo-a-20150203.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Head of the class: Hakuho clinched a record 33rd Emperor's Cup during the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in January.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/02/more-sports/djokovic-enjoys-deeper-meaning-of-latest-aussie-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-02T22:12:11+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/03/basketball/nba/opponents-left-awe-jordans-combination-talent-confidence/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-03T21:28:56+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-nba-report-a-20150204.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[One of a kind: Before Michael Jordan's legendary scoring exploits carried the Chicago Bulls to six championships in the 1990s, he impressed opponents with his unmatched competitive drive.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Short stint: Javier Aguirre (left), who took over as Japan national team manager after the World Cup, was dismissed on Monday due to his alleged involvement in a match-fixing scandal in Spain.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150205.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Are you ready for some football?: NFL fans watch Super Bowl XLIX during a viewing party in Tokyo on Monday.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-02-05T19:59:56+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-02-05T20:36:12+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-02-05T22:29:34+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-02-06T17:44:28+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-02-06T20:52:25+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-a-20150207.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Terrific team: Olympic and world champion Yuzuru Hanyu and coach Brian Orser combine elite talent with years of experience at the highest level of the sport.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/buffaloes-marumo-hit-in-head-by-batted-ball-undergoes-surgery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-06T20:57:17+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/06/baseball/japanese-baseball/lions-closer-takahashi-making-adjustments-to-sinker/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-06T20:57:34+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/06/basketball/gunma-cuts-morrison-signs-murray/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-06T20:59:07+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-02-06T21:45:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Manchester United, at Loftus Road in London]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Not good enough: Former Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp saw his team lose 26 of 48 Premier League matches during his time in charge.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[JFA technical director Masahiro Shimoda]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/06/basketball/johnson-secures-victory-for-broncos-at-free-throw-line/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Drive and dish: B-Corsairs guard Kenji Yamada, seen in a file photo from a May 2013 playoff game, had a team-high seven assists in Friday's game against the Broncos at Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium. Saitama defeated Yokohama 92-79.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/07/more-sports/nishikori-top-seed-memphis/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-07T21:20:07+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/07/more-sports/japan-still-perfect-fed-cup-action/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-07T21:21:08+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/07/baseball/japanese-baseball/dice-k-face-rocky-transition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-07T21:27:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-jason-a-20150208.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Remember me: Daisuke Matsuzaka is back in Japan and preparing for his first season with the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/07/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/ski-jumper-takanashi-takes-second-in-world-cup-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-07T23:36:31+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/07/sumo/ex-ozeki-kotomitsuki-has-hair-cutting-ceremony/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-07T23:38:30+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-02-07T23:43:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-ed-a-20150207.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Front and center: Jim Lampley called the blow-by-blow of the Mike Tyson-Buster Douglas world heavyweight title fight in Tokyo on Feb. 11, 1990.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/08/more-sports/teikyo-university-stuns-nec-japan-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-08T19:31:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Student uprising: Teikyo University players celebrate their 31-25 win over NEC Green Rockets in the All-Japan Championship on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/11/27/basketball/former-arizona-state-coach-evans-provided-enuring-lessons-oketani-hamaguchi/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-09T01:49:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-notebook-a-20141128.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nice to see you: Former Arizona State men's basketball coaching staff members Dai Oketani (left) and Honoo Hamaguchi (right) reunited with ex-Sun Devils head coach Rob Evans in Las Vegas in the summer of 2013.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/09/soccer/nagatomo-hurts-leg-in-inter-victory/</loc>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/09/soccer/leicester-denies-pearson-dismissal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-09T23:07:20+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-02-09T23:15:51+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/09/baseball/japanese-baseball/media-spotlight-will-continue-shine-otani/</loc>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[All eyes on me: Shohei Otani pitches during spring camp on Saturday in Nago, Okinawa.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-02-10T21:51:37+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-02-10T21:51:40+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/10/more-sports/horiguchi-lands-ufc-flyweight-title-shot-johnson/</loc>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[UFC Fight Night Ultimate Media Day]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chasing history: Kyoji Horiguchi, aiming to become the first Japanese to win a UFC title belt, will face world champion Demetrious Johnson on April 25 in Montreal.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/10/soccer/j-league/former-kashima-manager-oliveira-says-hes-not-in-running-to-replace-aguirre/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-10T23:18:36+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/10/more-sports/boxing-2/douglas-reflects-tyson-fight-25-years-later/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-11T10:50:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-ed-a-20150211.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Historic upset: Buster Douglas connects with a right hand to the head of Mike Tyson during their world heavyweight title fight at Tokyo Dome on Feb. 11, 1990. Douglas won by a knockout in the 10th round in a stunning result.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/11/soccer/injured-nagatomo-out-for-six-weeks/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-11T23:04:22+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/11/more-sports/welsh-legend-williams-ready-call-time-career/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-11T23:10:20+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-rugby-a-20150212.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Final curtain: Former Wales international Shane Williams (left), seen in this 2012 file photo with Japan manager Eddie Jones, will play his final game as a professional this weekend.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/11/soccer/fallout-aguirre-affair-likely-limited-reach-jfa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-11T23:10:30+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-scene-a-20150212.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Man in charge: JFA president Kuniya Daini could face disciplinary measures on Thursday for his part in the appointment of former national team manager Javier Aguirre.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/11/sumo/hakuho-receive-top-honor-mongolia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-11T23:12:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-sumo-a-20150212.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Man of the people: Hakuho scheduled to be given the equivalent of Japan's People's Honor Award in his native Mongolia.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/12/more-sports/boxing-2/wbc-champ-yamanaka-set-april-title-defense/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-12T19:55:23+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/12/more-sports/boxing-2/tyson-douglas-anniversary-brings-back-mixed-emotions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-12T20:00:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-man-about-sports-a-20150213.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Time machine: Man About Sports columnist Dave Wiggins poses with world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and promoter Don King prior to the title match with Buster Douglas in Tokyo in February of 1990.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/12/more-sports/ariake-colosseum-to-host-fed-cup-tie-in-april/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-12T20:11:24+09:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/12/more-sports/boxing-2/result-stunned-analyst-bernstein/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-12T22:43:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-bernstein-a-20150213.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[He's seen it all: Boxing analyst Al Bernstein says Buster Douglas gave his career-best performance in the bout with Mike Tyson at Tokyo Dome.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/12/more-sports/boxing-2/ringside-reporters-recall-date-destiny/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-12T22:43:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p11-reporters-a-20150213.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Looking back: Ex-Chicago Tribune reporter Ron Yates, seen in a 1985 photo in Bangkok, says there was a "lot of shock" when he filed his story on the Mike Tyson-Buster Douglas fight.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/12/soccer/j-league/jfa-leaders-take-voluntary-pay-cut-aftermath-aguirre-ouster/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-12T22:43:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20150213.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Taking responsibility: Japan Football Association president Kuniya Daini speaks at a news conference on Thursday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/12/basketball/togashi-enters-all-star-break-after-top-scoring-game-of-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-12T23:35:51+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-02-13T17:01:08+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/w3-kaz-a-20150213-e1423748059548.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150213.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Work to do: Japan 2024 Task Force co-chairman Saburo Kawabuchi (second from left) meets with bj-league executives, including commissioner Toshimitsu Kawachi (left), president Hidemitsu Nakano (second from right) and executive director Tatsuya Abe, as well as executives from all 22 teams on Thursday. The task force held a separate meeting the same day with NBL officials and team leaders.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/05/more-sports/boxing-2/seeing-douglas-shock-tyson-gave-lewis-confidence/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-13T17:43:57+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p9-ed-a-20150206-e1423133562446.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p9-ed-a-20150206.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Saw opening: World heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis reacts after knocking out Mike Tyson in the eighth round of their title fight in Memphis, Tennessee, on June 8, 2002.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/13/soccer/van-gaal-gets-defensive-man-united-struggling/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-13T19:23:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p13-premier-a-20150214.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-premier-a-20150214.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Speaks out: Manchester United coach Louis van Gaal says his team's tactics have produced results.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/13/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-tanishige-targets-all-time-games-record-for-catchers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-13T20:44:34+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/w3-dragons-a-20150214.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-dragons-a-20150214.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still competing: The Dragons' Motonobu Tanishige is entering his 27th season as a pro baseball player.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/13/more-sports/boxing-2/kameda-brothers-scheduled-to-box-on-same-april-fight-card-in-the-u-s-source/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-13T22:10:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/13/soccer/sawa-not-included-on-japans-22-player-roster-for-algarve-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-13T23:16:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/14/more-sports/shuttles-win-spoils-williams-farewell/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-14T23:12:55+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/14/soccer/world-cup/laudrup-staying-put-summer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-14T23:24:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p27-soccer-a-20150215.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-soccer-a-20150215.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Need a little time: Michael Laudrup has been told by his club, Lekhwiya, that he will remain locked in his contract until the end of June.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/14/more-sports/shuttles-spoil-pro-finale-welsh-legend-williams/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-14T23:24:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/w3-rugby-a-20150215-e1423923100589.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-rugby-a-20150215.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Over and out: Shane Williams applauds the crowd after playing his final professional match on Saturday. Williams' Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars lost 53-7 to Toyota Industries Shuttles to miss out on a place in next season's Top League.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/14/basketball/evessa-take-down-bambitious/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-14T23:24:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/14/baseball/carp-catcher-aizawa-expected-to-have-bigger-role-this-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-14T23:26:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/14/baseball/japanese-baseball/eagles-need-young-duo-soar-15/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-15T02:42:10+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p26-jason-a-20150215.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-jason-a-20150215.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[On the rise: Yuki Matsui had an up-and-down first season in NPB with the Eagles.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/15/more-sports/football/ifaf-worlds-moved-to-canton/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-15T19:30:41+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/15/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/takanashi-claims-28th-career-win/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-15T19:30:49+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/15/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/japan-womens-speedskaters-earn-team-pursuit-gold/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-15T20:07:54+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/15/basketball/iwates-oketani-earns-300th-career-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-15T22:41:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/w3-ed-a-20150216.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150216.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Success story: Iwate coach Dai Oketani has guided three bj-league franchises to the playoffs. He collected his 300th win as a pro basketball coach on Sunday, leading the Big Bulls to an 86-69 road victory over the Niigata Albirex BB.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/15/baseball/japanese-baseball/kudo-displays-familiar-form-tossing-batting-practice-first-time/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-15T23:02:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/w3-hawks-a-20150216-e1424008600108.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-hawks-a-20150216.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kimiyasu Kudo]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/15/more-sports/suntory-toshiba-reach-japan-championship-semifinals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-15T23:04:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/kokubo-names-samurai-japan-squad-march-games/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-16T22:59:34+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/w3-jball-a-20150217-e1424094588675.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150217.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Youth movement: Samurai Japan manager Hiroki Kokubo (second from left) poses with team members Yuki Matsui (far left), Katsuki Matayoshi (second from right) and Yohei Oshima on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/16/soccer/j-league/otsu-hoping-lead-reysol-acl-return-club/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-16T22:59:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/w3-jsoccer-a-20150217.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150217.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back home: Yuki Otsu, seen here playing for Japan at the London Olympics in 2012, has returned to Kashiwa Reysol and hopes to lead the Chiba side into the group stage of the Asian Champions League.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/16/baseball/japanese-baseball/kuroda-happy-back-carp-stint-majors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-16T22:59:53+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p14-kuroda-a-20150217.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-kuroda-a-20150217.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Stars and stripes: Hiroki Kuroda (right) pitched for the Yankees alongside Masahiro Tanaka (left) in 2014. Kuroda is returning to Japan to pitch for the Hiroshima Carp this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/17/baseball/mlb/uehara-plagued-by-back-pain-report/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-17T20:06:33+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/17/more-sports/fukuoka-petition-pushes-for-2019-rugby-world-cup-games-in-city/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-17T20:06:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/17/baseball/japanese-baseball/iwase-cuts-short-bullpen-session/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-17T20:06:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/17/basketball/nba/jordan-blocked-out-coaching-soap-opera-involving-collins-jackson/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-17T23:12:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/17/basketball/kawabuchi-draws-j-league-success-push-japan-basketballs-transformation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-17T23:13:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/w3-kaz-a-20150218-e1424181455782.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150218.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Big ambitions: Saburo Kawabuchi, co-chairman of the Japan 2024 Task Force, says domestic basketball teams need to embrace major changes for the sport to achieve greater success in the future.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/17/soccer/reysol-triumph-extra-time-thai-side-chonburi-fc/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-17T23:18:24+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/w3-andrew-a-20150218-e1424182593470.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-andrew-a-20150218.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Finishing touch: Leandro scores on a header in the 116th minute to lift Kashiwa Reysol to a 3-2 victory in extra time over Chonburi FC on Tuesday in the Asian Champions League.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/17/more-sports/nishikori-best-bet-comes-deciding-set/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-18T10:42:16+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p14-jack-a-20150218.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-a-20150218.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Cool under pressure: Kei Nishikori has the highest winning percentage in deciding sets in the history of the Open era.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/17/sumo/hakuho-given-peoples-honor-award-mongolia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-18T12:14:42+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/w3-sumo-a-20150218-e1424171086200.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-sumo-a-20150218.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fitting honor: Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj congratulates yokozuna Hakuho on Tuesday in Ulan Bator, where the sumo legend received the Mongolian equivalent of Japan's People's Honor Award.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/18/soccer/j-league/laudrup-puts-japan-interest-back-burner/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-18T19:24:22+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p14-jsoccer-a-20150219.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jsoccer-a-20150219.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Laudrup]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/18/basketball/japanese-basketball-hurt-robots-debacle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-18T20:10:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p14-kaz-a-20150219.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-kaz-a-20150219.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Staying on: Robots veteran guard Kazuyuki Nakagawa re-signed with the NBL club's new management after a massive overhaul in December.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/18/baseball/mlb/tanaka-gets-work/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-18T21:23:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p14-tanaka-a-20150219.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-tanaka-a-20150219.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back to business: Masahiro Tanaka works out at the Yankees' minor league complex in Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/18/more-sports/host-cities-for-2019-rugby-world-cup-to-be-announced-in-march/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-18T22:28:32+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/19/more-sports/flyhalf-russell-gets-two-week-ban/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-19T20:03:15+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/19/more-sports/kamaishi-has-shot-to-be-rwc-host/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-19T20:03:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/19/more-sports/boxing-2/koseki-retains-wbc-atomweight-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-19T23:19:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/w3-boxing-a-20150220-e1424355522630.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-boxing-a-20150220.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Still the champ: Momo Koseki dons her WBC atomweight championship belt after a second-round knockout of challenger Aisah Alico on Thursday in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/20/baseball/japanese-baseball/otani-named-fighters-opening-day-starter/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-20T20:31:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/20/basketball/gwus-watanabe-makes-first-start/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-20T20:32:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p13-hoop-brief-a-20150221.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13 hoop brief-a 20150221]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A first for everything: George Washington freshman forward Yuta Watanabe takes a shot in Wednesday's game against Davidson College. Watanabe made his first collegiate start in the Colonials' 65-63 loss.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/20/baseball/mlb/tazawa-preparing-for-seventh-mlb-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-20T20:33:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/20/sumo/ozeki-kotoshogiku-announces-engagement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-20T23:36:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/21/baseball/mlb/wada-brings-new-cutter-camp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-21T21:03:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/21/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/ito-takes-silver-nordic-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-21T21:04:16+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/21/baseball/japanese-baseball/iwase-dragons-may-tough-spot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-21T21:08:47+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p26-jason-a-20150222.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-jason-a-20150222.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Golden oldie: Chunichi's Hitoki Iwase pitches in the bullpen during spring camp on Feb. 17.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/20/more-sports/pacific-nations-cup-schedule-released/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-21T22:03:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/21/olympics/tokyo-dome-worthy-option-basketball/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-21T22:25:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p25-ed-a-20150222.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-ed-a-20150222.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A venue to consider: Star guard Gary Payton plays in the series finale of The Super Games, which featured an array of NBA standouts, at Tokyo Dome on Aug. 13, 1997.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/21/basketball/kyoto-routs-nara-improves-29-6/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-21T23:54:48+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/w3-ed-a-20150222.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150222.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Solid effort: Kyoto guard Shun Watanuki, seen in a file photo from the 2012-13 season when he played for Osaka, had 11 points and five assists in a 78-58 victory over Nara on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/19/basketball/shinshus-gibson-brings-valuable-march-madness-experience-to-playoff-contender/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T11:04:42+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/13/basketball/toyama-extends-winning-streak-to-nine-games-reaches-40-wins-for-first-time-in-franchise-history/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T11:05:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/05/13/basketball/fukuoka-kyoto-niigata-join-yokohama-in-final-four/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T11:07:50+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/11/basketball/translator-takamori-leaves-niigata/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T12:47:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/05/17/basketball/cousin-hoping-strong-season-paves-way-back-to-nba/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T12:53:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/02/03/basketball/osaka-coach-cartwright-puts-focus-on-fundamentals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T12:57:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/09/22/basketball/evessa-gm-nomamoto-fired-after-teams-rocky-preseason-start-sources/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T12:58:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20120922b1b.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Longtime star: Former Osaka Evessa power forward Lynn Washington holds up his 2011-12 All-Star Game MVP trophy in January at Saitama Super Arena. Washington's departure in March took away the team's main tone-setter.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/24/basketball/knight-still-wonders-why-no-team-would-give-him-shot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T13:00:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/02/10/basketball/obuchis-return-to-form-gives-evessa-more-firepower/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T13:01:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/08/29/basketball/evessa-greats-commemorate-teams-10th-anniversary/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T13:13:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p14-ed-a-20140830.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-ed-a-20140830.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Special era: Guard Matt Lottich played a pivotal role on the Osaka Evessa's three title-winning teams in their first three seasons.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/03/08/basketball/veteran-coach-nash-has-toyama-poised-for-playoff-run/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T13:20:32+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20130308n1b.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Team work: Toyama Grouses players (from left) Jeremy Jacob, Masashi Joho, Ira Brown and Mitsuhiro Kamezaki have helped lead the franchise to a 25-13 start this season. The Grouses have the weekend off.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/10/09/basketball/fukushimas-karimata-capitalizes-opportunity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T14:10:36+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/02/basketball/brown-toyama-aspiring-to-capture-bj-league-crown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T15:59:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/26/basketball/chapman-passing-on-lessons-to-young-nara-teammates/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T16:03:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-nara-a-20140327.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Leadership presence: Nara guard Joe Chapman, seen driving on Kyoto's David Palmer in a recent game, has been a veteran mentor for the first-year franchise.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/02/05/basketball/sendais-white-recognizes-importance-of-team-chemistry-close-knit-family/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T16:21:09+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/11/22/basketball/lyons-embraces-leadership-position-for-takamatsu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T16:35:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/05/04/basketball/shimanes-davis-stands-tall-in-game-1-win-over-hamamatsu/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T17:00:39+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20130504b1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Playoff debut: Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix swingman Kevin Galloway, seen in this file photo from March, had team-high totals in points (19), rebounds (12), assists (six), turnovers (five) and steals (three) in an 80-67 Game 1 loss to the host Shimane Susanoo Magic on Friday in their first-round playoff series.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/03/30/basketball/cartwrights-impact-on-evessa-more-profound-by-the-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T17:05:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sk20130330n1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[sk20130330n1a]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Commitment to excellence: Osaka Evessa coach Bill Cartwright has turned around the franchise, which went 5-19 to start the season, since taking the helm in late January.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/24/soccer/nagatomo-awaits-return-for-inter/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T21:18:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/24/more-sports/ice-hockey/rare-shot-postseason-panthers-fans-warming-plastic-rats/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T21:32:31+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-man-about-sports-a-20150225.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Team linchpin: Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo is the backbone of the much-improved NHL team this season.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/24/baseball/japanese-baseball/nakata-impresses-showdown-otani-intrasquad-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T21:53:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-fighters-a-20150225.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Warming up: Fighters slugger Sho Nakata rounds third base after hitting a fourth-inning home run off Shohei Otani in an intrasquad game on Tuesday in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/24/more-sports/nishikori-slated-compete-davis-cup-tie-canada/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T21:55:35+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/04/30/basketball/shiga-osaka-hamamatsu-fukuoka-aiming-long-postseason-run/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T22:05:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-basket-b-20140501.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Defense and desire: Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix guard Masahiro Oguchi (right), seen in a game against Osaka last season, is one of the bj-league's most recognizable faces and clutch performers at both ends of the floor.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/03/07/basketball/gunma-thumps-nara-in-series-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T22:07:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/24/more-sports/boxing-2/boxer-inoues-title-defense-postponed-hand-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T23:44:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/24/soccer/j-league/gamba-drop-asian-champions-league-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-24T23:45:01+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-gamba-a-20150225.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Tight quarters: Gamba Osaka forward Takashi Usami looks to move the ball past the Guangzhou R&amp;F defense in Tuesday's Asian Champions League match in Osaka. Gamba lost 2-0.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/24/figure-skating/success-skating-nakanos-determination-rewarded/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-25T09:31:02+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-a-20150225.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Transition complete: Former figure skater Yukari Nakano, who now works for Fuji TV, speaks to The Japan Times at an exclusive interview in Tokyo recently.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/25/soccer/halilhodzic-emerges-as-front-runner/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-25T21:15:27+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/25/more-sports/australia-welcomes-hostile-crowd/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-25T21:15:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/25/more-sports/nishikori-second-round-mexico-open/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-25T22:32:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/25/soccer/aguirres-court-hearing-postponed/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-25T22:33:08+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/25/soccer/western-sydney-beats-kashima-begin-acl-title-defense/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-25T22:57:19+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back to the drawing board: Antlers players stand on the pitch following their loss to Western Sydney in the Asian Champions League on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/23/olympics/repucom-touts-importance-olympic-sponsorship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-26T19:39:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Read my lips: Michael Lynch speaks during his keynote speech at last week's Repucom event.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
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		<lastmod>2015-02-26T19:48:00+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p9-ed-a-20150227.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Friend to many: Takashi Tanaka served as the Gunma Crane Thunders' athletic trainer from the team's inception in 2012 until his death last week.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/26/basketball/ex-nba-big-man-ely-sparks-gunma-in-victory-over-saitama/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-26T22:56:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/hawks-settsu-expected-to-take-the-mound-in-season-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-26T22:56:24+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/26/baseball/japanese-baseball/darvish-satisfied-first-pitching-session-since-august/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-26T22:56:38+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Yu Darvish]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/26/olympics/olympic-tv-plan-gains-momentum/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-26T22:58:28+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-02-27T18:33:45+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p10-tennis-a-20150227.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Expeditious victory: Kei Nishikori plays a shot from Taiwan's Lu Yen-hsun in their second-round match at the Mexico Open on Wednesday in Acapulco. Nishikori won 6-1, 6-3.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/27/baseball/japanese-baseball/inaba-asks-darvish-to-play-for-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-27T18:37:58+09:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2015-02-27T21:15:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Chelsea Training]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Impressive track record: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is a master strategist.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2015-02-27T21:18:49+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-tennis-a-20150228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Climbing the ladder: Kei Nishikori plays a shot from Ukraine's Alexandr Dolgopolov in their quarterfinal match at the Mexico Open on Thursday in Acapulco. Nishikori won 6-4, 6-4.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/27/soccer/j-league/reds-gamba-renew-rivalry-fuji-xerox-super-cup/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-27T22:22:37+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Back to work: (from left) Gamba Osaka manager Kenta Hasegawa, Gamba captain Yasuhito Endo, Urawa Reds captain Yuki Abe and Reds manager Mihailo Petrovic stand together at a Friday news conference in Yokohama, a day before the J.League's season-opening Fuji Xerox Super Cup.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/27/soccer/ex-algeria-coach-halilhodzic-offered-japan-job-source/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-27T23:12:54+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jfa-a-20150228.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Vahid Halilhodzic]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/27/basketball/gunma-completes-sweep-over-lowly-saitama/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-27T23:18:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/28/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/hoshino-places-second-moguls/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-28T19:54:10+09:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/28/baseball/flood-retired-numbers-can-lessen-significance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-28T20:02:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p25-wayne-a-20150301.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ultimate honor: Giants manager Shigeo Nagashima sheds his jacket, revealing his No. 3, on the first day of spring camp on Feb. 1, 2000.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/28/soccer/j-league/gamba-blank-reds-usher-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-28T20:08:06+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[p26-andrew-a-20150301.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Started on the right foot: Gamba's Takashi Usami (center) competes against Urawa's Ryota Moriwaki (46) and Tomoaki Makino on Saturday.]]></image:caption>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/28/more-sports/kid-yamamoto-ready-rumble/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-28T22:29:14+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p28-jason-a-20150301.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p28-jason-a-20150301.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fight club: Norifumi 'Kid' Yamamoto was scheduled to make his return to mixed martial arts at UFC 184.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/28/more-sports/boxing-2/ikeyama-defends-wbo-atomweight-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-28T23:46:58+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/28/more-sports/yamaha-captures-japan-crown/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-28T23:49:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/28/basketball/hamamatsu-triumphs-osaka-ot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-28T23:55:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/28/more-sports/nishikori-mexico-final-will-rise-4/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-28T23:55:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/p27-tennis-a-20150301.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p27-tennis-a-20150301.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hulk smash: Kei Nishikori hits a shot against Kevin Anderson during the Mexico Open semifinals on Friday in Acapulco, Mexico.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/28/soccer/world-cup/jfa-offer-japan-job-halilhodzic/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-02-28T23:56:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/01/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/onozuka-gets-first-halfpipe-victory/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-01T21:35:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/01/more-sports/winter-sports-more-sports/japan-misses-team-ski-jump-medal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-01T21:35:37+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/01/more-sports/track-field/ndungu-wins-lake-biwa-marathon/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-01T21:35:47+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/01/baseball/japanese-baseball/new-giants-lefty-poreda-settling-well/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-01T21:48:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-jball-a-20150302-e1425213938129.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jball-a-20150302.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New horizons: Yomiuri pitcher Aaron Poreda delivers during the Giants' 4-2 exhibition defeat by the Swallows at Tokyo Dome on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/01/more-sports/ferrer-tops-nishikori-final/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-01T21:51:35+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p12-tennis-a-20150302.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p12-tennis-a-20150302.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Unforced errors hurt: Kei Nishikori plays a shot from David Ferrer in the final of the Mexico Open on Saturday night.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/01/basketball/peppers-lifts-rizing-past-bambitious/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-02T11:19:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-ed-a-20150302.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-ed-a-20150302.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The catalyst: Fukuoka star Josh Peppers, seen in a file photo from the 2012-13 season, finished with 33 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists in the Rizing's 105-82 win over the visiting Bambitious Nara on Sunday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/02/more-sports/nishikori-no-4-in-latest-rankings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-02T22:43:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mexico-Tennis-Open.JPEG-0f93c.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kei Nishikori of Japan prepares to serve the ball during his semifinal match against Kevin Anderson of South Africa at the Mexican Tennis Open in Acapulco, Mexico, Feb. 27, 2015. On Monday, he rose to No.4 in ATP world rankings.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/02/soccer/jfa-halilhodzic-talks-progressing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-02T22:43:10+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/02/more-sports/yamamoto-bout-ends-in-no-contest/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-02T22:43:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/02/soccer/j-league/dethroned-sanfrecce-looking-reclaim-j-league-title/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-02T22:47:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p14-andrew-a-20150303.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-andrew-a-20150303.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Must do better: Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Tsukasa Shiotani (left) is hoping to improve on last season's eighth-place finish.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/02/soccer/world-cup/osim-warns-halilhodzic-must-become-japanese-succeed/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-02T22:47:18+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-jsoccer-a-20150303.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150303.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[New challenge: Former Algeria manager Vahid Halilhodzic is reportedly set to be named as Japan's new coach.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/02/baseball/japanese-baseball/milledge-comeback-trail-losing-2014-season-injury/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-02T22:47:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p13-jason-a-20150303.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p13-jason-a-20150303.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Guess who's back: Lastings Milledge, seen in this 2014 file photo, played in 10 games for the Swallows last season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/02/more-sports/boxing-2/ioka-make-title-bid-third-weight-class/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-02T22:48:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-boxing-a-20150303-e1425303589535.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-boxing-a-20150303.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kazuto Ioka]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/02/27/olympics/tokyo-2020-unveils-overall-plans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-03T08:58:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/03/basketball/nba/jordan-tried-toughen-teammates-playing-rough-practice/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-03T19:51:12+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/03/baseball/mlb/tanaka-faces-hitters-for-first-time-this-spring/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-03T19:54:03+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/03/olympics/moving-2020-hoops-saitama-latest-blow-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-03T19:59:14+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p14-jack-a-20150304.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jack-a-20150304.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Inconvenient alternative: Saitama Super Arena will host the basketball competition for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after plans for a new arena in the capital were nixed.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/03/baseball/japanese-baseball/dragons-lefty-yamamoto-departs-game-one-pitch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-03T19:59:52+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-dragons-a-20150304-e1425380014732.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-dragons-a-20150304.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dragons pitcher Masahiro Yamamoto.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/03/soccer/spurs-legend-mackay-hero-1961-squad-dies-age-80/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-03T23:24:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-tottenham-a-20150304.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-tottenham-a-20150304.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Team icon: Former Tottenham captain Dave Mackay, seen in a file photo from May 1967, passed away on Monday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/03/soccer/reysol-trounce-binh-duong-asian-champions-league/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-03T23:25:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-acl-a-20150304-e1425392393289.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-acl-a-20150304.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Moving ahead: Tetsuro Ota of Kashiwa Reysol and Le Dan Tai of Binh Duong chase the ball during Tuesday's Asian Champions League match in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture. Reysol won 5-1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/03/soccer/j-league/goal-hero-yamagishi-determined-keep-montedio/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-04T12:47:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p14-andrew-a-20150304-e1425379809571.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-andrew-a-20150304.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Head on: Montedio Yamagata goalkeeper Norihiro Yamagishi is hoping his promoted team can stay in J1.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/04/soccer/halilhodzic-to-respond-in-mid-march/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-04T19:12:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/04/more-sports/rugby-world-cup-boss-says-japan-much-work/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-04T19:22:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/04/soccer/j-league/gamba-looking-success-glittering-2014/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-04T19:35:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p14-andrew-a-20150305.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-andrew-a-20150305.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Golden boy: Takashi Usami (left) is hoping to lead treble winners Gamba Osaka to more silverware this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsuzaka-makes-return-mound/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-04T23:12:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p14-jball-a-20150305.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-jball-a-20150305.jpg]]></image:title>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/04/baseball/japanese-baseball/yamamoto-says-knee-injury-isnt-serious/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-04T23:16:02+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/04/soccer/brisbane-beats-urawa-in-acl-clash/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-04T23:16:37+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-jsoccer-a-20150305-e1425478387107.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-jsoccer-a-20150305.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[House of horrors: Urawa Reds players leave the pitch after losing to Brisbane Roar in the Asian Champions League on Wednesday in Saitama.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/04/basketball/kawabuchi-upbeat-as-japan-tries-to-solve-basketball-impasse/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-04T23:17:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-kaz-a-20150305.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-kaz-a-20150305.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Hard at work: Japan 2024 Task Force co-chairmen Saburo Kawabuchi (center) and Ingo Weiss (left) and lawyer Masaki Sakaida participate in Wednesday's news conference in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/05/soccer/j-league/halilhodzic-agrees-manage-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-05T16:44:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w1-soccer-a-20150306.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-soccer-a-20150306.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Next in line: JFA president Kuniya Daini said Wednesday that former Algeria coach Vahid Halilhodzic has agreed to replace Javier Aguirre as Japan manager.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/05/soccer/fc-basels-kakitani-scores-hat-trick-in-swiss-cup-quarters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-05T19:22:57+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/05/baseball/japanese-baseball/matsui-jeter-to-toss-first-pitches-at-exhibition-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-05T19:23:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/05/basketball/do-it-all-forward-charlo-having-special-season-for-title-chasing-phoenix/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-05T19:33:34+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/05/more-sports/jones-announces-31-man-brave-blossoms-squad-asian-rugby-championship/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-05T19:34:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w3-rugby-a-20150306-e1425550923781.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w3-rugby-a-20150306.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Eddie Jones]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/05/soccer/nadeshiko-trip-algarve-cup-opener/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-05T20:28:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/w1-nadeshiko-a-20150306-e1425541313311.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[w1-nadeshiko-a-20150306.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Learning curve: Japan's Saki Kumagai (left) and Aya Sameshima (right) try to stop a Danish attack during Japan's 2-1 defeat to Denmark at the Algarve Cup on Wednesday.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/05/basketball/hot-3-point-shooting-carries-shiga-past-fukuoka/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-05T23:34:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/05/figure-skating/higuchi-third-short-program-junior-worlds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-06T12:46:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p10-skating-a-20150306.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p10-skating-a-20150306.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Wakaba Higuchi]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/03/more-sports/twelve-cities-selected-2019-rwc/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-06T15:59:17+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p14-hiroshi-a-20150304-e1425379806530.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-hiroshi-a-20150304.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Venues revealed: (from left) Akira Shimazu, CEO of the Rugby World Cup 2019 Organizing Committee, Rugby World Cup chairman Bernard Lapasset and Japan Rugby Union chairman Tatsuzo Yabe attend a news conference on Monday in Dublin, where Japan's 12 host cities were announced.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/05/soccer/j-league/vissel-eyeing-j-league-upset/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-06T19:23:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p10-andrew-a-20150306.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p10-andrew-a-20150306.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Survival of the fittest: Takuma Abe (left) will be hoping to help Ventforet Kofu escape relegation again this season.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/06/soccer/j-league/gamba-aiming-stay-clear-chasing-pack/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-06T20:13:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/p14-andrew-a-20150307.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[p14-andrew-a-20150307.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Triple threat: Patric formed a deadly strike partnership with Takashi Usami last season as Gamba Osaka won the J. League, Emperor's Cup and Nabisco Cup titles.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/03/06/basketball/akitas-takeno-finished-for-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2015-03-06T20:31:26+09:00</lastmod>
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